Jimi Hendrix: The Epitome Of A Legend
by Chris Williams
“There must be some kind of way out of here…” is the first lyric sung so prophetically by Jimi Hendrix on “All Along The Watchtower” recorded in 1970, the same year Jimi Hendrix passed away mysteriously. Regarded as one of greatest musicians to ever record, Saturday 18th September 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of his death in London, England.
James Marshall Hendrix, otherwise known to the world as Jimi Hendrix played his last show in the area of Soho located within the city of Westminster in late summer of 1970. Little did those people at that concert know it would be the last time we would hear something from the virtuoso guitarist and singer/songwriter.
Forty years after his passing, a multitude of recording artists have come and gone having been inspired by his legendary stature. Contemporary artists across different genres speak on the brilliance of him as an influence and a pioneer to their own production methodologies.
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by Chris Williams
“There must be some kind of way out of here…” is the first lyric sung so prophetically by Jimi Hendrix on “All Along The Watchtower” recorded in 1970, the same year Jimi Hendrix passed away mysteriously. Regarded as one of greatest musicians to ever record, Saturday 18th September 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of his death in London, England.
James Marshall Hendrix, otherwise known to the world as Jimi Hendrix played his last show in the area of Soho located within the city of Westminster in late summer of 1970. Little did those people at that concert know it would be the last time we would hear something from the virtuoso guitarist and singer/songwriter.
Forty years after his passing, a multitude of recording artists have come and gone having been inspired by his legendary stature. Contemporary artists across different genres speak on the brilliance of him as an influence and a pioneer to their own production methodologies.
Read the Full Essay @ Soul Culture
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Chris Williams is a native of Fredericksburg, VA. He has been a journalist since 2005 when he began writing for the Commonwealth Times, the collegiate newspaper for Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. He has been published by numerous publications in the state of Virginia and nationwide.He writes book reviews and articles primarily on race, politics, history, entertainment and gender issues.
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