Tommy Emmanuel is one of my favorite guitarists. This is a hard decision because there are so many ridiculously good guitarists out there that aren't really known to the mainstream. Even country artist Brad Paisley can throw down with the best of them!
Jimi shook the world in the brief time he was with us. As a guitarist, he was other-worldly, and his work still shines today. As a person, he was humble, gentle, and remarkably modest. It was a monumental loss when he died and one can only dream of what amazing music he might have made had he lived a few decades longer. Thanks, Adam!
My favorite non musical Jimi moment was when Dick Cavett was interviewing him after Woodstock, and asked him about his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, and the backlash he received. His reply was "I thought it was beautiful"
My favourite non-musical moment was when an interviewer asked him about his philosophy of life . His answer was "just roll on, man." Plato and Aristotle never attained to such wisdom.
@@ChrisSmith-xh9wb I hope you're joking. There was nothing particularly "wise" about that spur of the moment answer. It sounds like he was just put on the spot, and couldn't think of anything else to say.
In 27 years…this dude wrote songs that were out of this world, brought the role of “guitar player” to a whole new level, and also had myths and legends made up about him and his music…pretty impressive.
Right there with you. The man is a legend. He's my favorite guitarist of all time. Was born in 69' and listened to music of late 60s while a teen. God that music was good!! I think he was the Steve Jobs of the guitar and rock/funk music. What he accomplished in 27 years is incredible. My second favorite guitarist and musician would be Kurt Cobain, the voice of my generation. Also lost him at 27 and he changed music in his time. There are some amazing musicians out there. But, I place Jimi at the top. Just incredible. I think his music is timeless.
It's pretty amazing to me that Hendrix's fame was so short-lived before his death, yet the influence he had on musicians and esp. guitarists lives on through today. Thanks for this Adam.
He was and still is an enigma to music in general and instrumental musicians as a whole. He can never be duplicated, barely imitated and without any equal.
Jimi Hendrix is one of those enigmas of music. Having been born 10 years after he passed away, I was one of the millions who knew of his legend but have had a tough time understanding the man himself. The mythos of Hendrix has hugely clouded my attitude about my opinion of him. Because that mythos [seems to command] instant loyalty, it's almost impossible just to listen to his playing (or his singing which I always knew he himself was never pleased with) and form a subjective opinion. It was always much easier for me to enjoy the stylings of Terry Kath who Hendrix purportedly admired greatly but who did not have that cloud of legend hovering over him.
back 08.09 i was in the dales she was part of the brit diva movement flomachine bat for lashes goldfrapp.laura marling adele amy was the huge breakout star and was feuding with tabloids mates would leave in the pub thought she was same age 2010 last time was there dales is yorkshire for us not familiar with uk mates know well.that pub the green dragon surgery in all creatures scandal sheet manc mate said sun mirror guardian one of those brit divas rule glasto believe amy was one of the headliners
The only truth I need about Purple Haze is it's a bolt of creative lightning from the one of the greatest musicians in human history. Absolute brilliance.
I gave my daughter a music lesson about Jimi, on a road trip. I played afew of his cds while driving and told her about how he essentially had to go to England to become famous in America, his early start, how critics thought he was sloppy, how he single (left) handedly changed the face of rock and influenced and is still influencing wtiters and guitar players, today. Which gave her a tie, she is also a lefty. I even told her the great story of Sunshine of Your Love and how that come to be. Which, I so HAPPY you covered that, as well. I ended the lesson, no matter what you think about Jimi, good or bad, there is no denying the affect and effect he had in our universe. That was a great road trip and I have Mr. Hendrix to thank for it. 27 yrs wasn't enough but, it was a lifetime, all the same. Thank you, Professor for this story and letting me relive a great memory. ❤
@@littlecatfeet9064 Lol! Well thank you for the appreciation. Except it would be 'mom' lol! But, I think music appreciation is so important. Something that seems to be less and less important, as time goes on. And people like us and Professor will make sure, people don't forget.
@@gemangel73 I’m embarrassed that I just assumed it was dad! I should’ve known better as a female music junkie myself😳. I’m glad you’re sharing music together.
@@littlecatfeet9064 No! Don't be. It's hard sometimes to know. 😂 I appreciate the compliment. I did giggle. There were times I had to be mom & dad, to my daughter. So, it's all good.
Having been around back when Hendrix was, having read the same Sci-Fi books and such, I can tell you that Hendrix was having fun with the interviewer, probably a straight-laced one. Most rock stars would regularly lie about their drug use, sometimes out of concern for record sales, but often just as an inside joke for their fans. Purple Haze was a common form of LSD available the same year he wrote the song. It was indeed about acid, and anyone around back then knows it. Anyone who has ever dropped acid can relate to what is described in the song.
Jimi Hendrix was my left-handed brother's favorite musician. My brother took guitar lessons in his honor because it wasn't enough to just experience his music from afar. My brother passed away a few years ago. But he is on the other side with my mother and his hero- Jimi Hendrix.
How strange and interesting that one of the most iconic singers didn't even like his own voice. Thankfully he didn't let that stop him from giving us some incredible music. Thanks for another great episode, Adam. Have an excellent day.
I have Jimi, Prince and Stevie Ray Vaughan as the best ever. Nobody ever played like they did with the swag and conviction. They all had a different lane, but nobody could do it like they did. Many great guitarists out there, but it's the swag and conviction that make them the best ever. You put them in a room with all the other greats and they will still find a way to intimidate all of them. There was just something different about those three. It's like they didn't have to think about what to play next. They always played what was great for what was needed.
The mystery that we used to have in music is an important thing that is missing from modern artists imo. We used to have so many discussions about them -- still do. It was something that was very exciting about the music. It's hard to have unanswered questions about any artist today. I miss that aspect of the music so much.
Agreed. I can’t imagine holing up in my room for a week, listening to an album and getting lost in the lyrics, with today’s music. There’s not the same enigma now, we’re fed too much about the artist and it’s all about image and marketing and social media. I miss the discovery aspect of listening to music, the mystery.
I saw Jimi for the first time when he toured with The Monkees. He blew my mind. I told all my musician buddies about him to the same response, "who's Jimi Hendrix?" All I could say was, "you'll see!"
Absolutely one of the most important songs of the late 60s, as with one of, if not, the greatest guitarist. His musical prowess always complimented his very brilliant arrangements. Cheers as always.
I agree 100%, Alan! I've been a rock nerd from early childhood when my 4 year-old self was stricken with Beatle Mania. I loved listening to Dick Clark's shows, then was a fan of Casey Kasem (who I think Adam channels brilliantly). In my late teens, I found George Gimarc who did an amazing late night deep dive of rare rock tracks and fascinating history. I'm pretty sure Gimarc is still active and I would love to see Adam have him on his show! I think they'd never run out of things to talk about. Gimarc used to have Johnny Rotten guest on his show and I was surprised by how insightful and intelligent Johnny Rotten was in those interviews. I love this channel and appreciate the hard work that Adam puts into bringing us fascinating content daily. I'm really happy that I found this channel.
Next to impossible to measure the brilliance of such a maestro which will live through time. Purple Haze is among the Greatest contributions to Music History in the Iron Mountain Depository among other culturally ground-breaking auditory portraits.
Gotta love Mr. Hendrix...never threw a party at my house where "Star Spangled Banner" from Woodstock wasn't the first song played...so much goodness is such a short span of time...
What could have been we will never know, but what we have is other worldly. I wasn't alive when he was, but he made me love rock music. There never will be another Jimi.
Having a birth date of Sept. 18th, Hendrix looms large in my psyche. I am a painter (cubism,expressionism) and I listen to his tracks quite often when painting. The soundscapes he plays fit perfectly with abstract thinking. So yes, I think he is the greatest guitar player. Mainly because he could play anything, and took rock&roll to Saturn & beyond.
It's crazy! I almost always skip Purple Haze when im listening to Hendrix. But, just yesterday i jammed that song. Hendrix voice was awesome. As a former US Soldier, i salute Jimi Hendrix & the message he tried so hard to send to this world (typified by "Machine Gun").
Hard to not put him in the top 3 all time. For innovation alone. I remember his death being overshadowed by Janis Joplin's a month later. People thought his rendition of the Star Spangled banner was blasphemous, but he meant it to be patriotic, including the salute to the fallen soldiers.
@@ProfessorofRock I always thought of it as a 'middle finger' to misguided 'patriots' - owning it for the multitude of peace loving people like those at the Woodstock celebration.
My husband saw Jimi Hendrix live four times, including at Woodstock. Once he played with the lyrics and pointed at Noel Redding while singing "Scuse me while I kiss this guy."
The acid story has always made sense, because of course Owsley perfected a strain of LSD called Purple Haze. I was a kid when Jimi died, and all of my life the story I heard most often was that the song is about acid. Given what a psychedelic classic it is, it’s only logical. The walking under the sea dream story makes a bit more sense when talking about 1983 from Electric Ladyland
You gotta do a video for every Hendrix song there ever was. His music has been there throughout every up and down in so many countless lives. Love him or not, we can't escape the utter genius of Jimi. Any axe-man worth his salt has covered at least one Hendrix song. Mostly in the blues rock world. But his music turns up the place we'd never expect it to. His writing has inspired my own art and writing at various times with it's ability to trigger thinking that others can't manage.
My father told me stories of waiting around on a base in Vietnam to fly while listening to artists like Jimi. I can honestly say as a lefty myself Jimi was a major influence.
Like every fan at that time, I remember exactly where I was when I heard that Jimi was dead. No matter what you hear otherwise, Jimi Hendrix changed music at that time. Just listen to guitar from any group at that time before and after Jimi blew in. Mic drop. God bless you Jimi. We miss you.
To me, Jimi Hendrix is not only the greatest, most influential and most important guitarist of all time. Jimi Hendrix is, in my opinion, second only to Louis Armstrong as the most important American musician who has ever lived. Now I loves me some SRV, and EVH is a freaking beast! Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell and even Blues masters like the three kings and Kingfish Ingram. But every one of them, and too many more to mention, would answer the question with one word: Jimi I've heard them say it, or read interviews where they said it. Legend has it that Eric Clapton wanted to quit playing guitar after hearing Jimi. When SRV plays Voodoo Chile or something of his own that kicks, Stevie Ray is workin' it! He's sweating and you can tell how much he's pouring himself out to the audience through the music. Watching Jimi Hendrix playing is like watching a little kid having fun. He's smiling, joking and vibing to his own groove. SRV was working, JMH was having fun.
I live about 20 minutes south of Army Base Fort Campbell, KY. Before he became a phenomenon and force of nature, Jimi Hendrix was a soldier at Ft. Campbell. He’s still very much loved and respected here.
'Cuz I'm a millions miles away, and at the same time I'm right here in your picture frame.' The way I think of Jimi. Otherworldly, yet here for a short time to WOW.
For what it's worth .... Back in the late 60's/early 70's on the west coast there was a popular "brand" of LSD that was identifiable by the pills purple color. It's was known on the street as Purple Owsley or Purple Haze. Re-look the lyrics with that in mind and see what you think.
Speaking of Hendrix, please consider devoting an episode to Arthur Brown, aka "The God of Hellfire." Hendrix was responsible for getting radio stations to play "Fire," which help make the song a huge international hit. I'm a big fan and would love nothing more than to see you give the Professor of Rock treatment to Arthur Brown. I've become friends with his wife/manager, Claire. I know he would make for a great interview and a fascinating episode. I mean, he set his head aflame and shouted "Fire!" That alone is something! Seriously, though, I know I've asked before, but I mean it! Sorry to bother you about it, but I gotta keep trying. It's only because I care! Hope you see this, Adam!
Hendrix is my favourite of all time. I befriended his childhood friend who got him his start Jimmi Mayes who just celebrated his birthday.he got jimi into Joey Dee and the Starliters which Jimmi Mayes played drums in. Great Pic of them. He plays drums on a few of Jimis songs. He turned Jimi down to go to England. He's in the Chicago blues hall of fame. Has 2 books and tells about he and Jimi.
Another Gift from the Goddesses and Gods! What a juxtaposition in one person- phenomenally talented on guitar yet no confidence in his vocal talent. I can’t imagine Rock and Roll without him. Where would it be without his gift? Scary to think about!
@@ProfessorofRocklive performances or songs? Hard to give a favorite performance since I never got to see him live and only have videos to enjoy. VERY grateful for those, too! Each live performance gives something different from Stockholm 69 to Woodstock,etc. Songs? Another difficult thing. Voodoo Child is a favorite but so is Wind Cries Mary even though it’s another Dylan song. Little Wing? Castles Made of Sand? Red House? Man, there’s too many! Some are crank it to 11 and rock. Others are crank it to 11 and sit back with your eye closed and flow in the music. Music has been a major part of my life since I can remember. Got me through everything that’s happened. 🤘🏻
To many of us, who were around when "Purple Haze" was released, it sounded like an LSD trip. I was in my second month of living in San Diego (US Navy time) and that "summer of love" had not quite gotten into gear yet. "Foxy Lady" was big then too. OH yes. "All Along the Watch Tower" is his best. Even Bob Dillon said that Jimi's way was how it should be done. The roomer That I heard was that Jimi DID NOT string his (righthanded guitar) backwards, but had learned to some how finger the chords backwards. If you play, and you watch videos of Jimi playing, you will see some evidence that the roomer is right. ;-)
Exactly! This story about some book Jimi read is just Jimi's way of diverting attention away from his real influence. Purple haze Microdot acid. Every word of the song is an LSD trip. As I commented above, this video is how you say you've never done purple haze microdot, without saying that you've never done purple haze microdot. Anyone who's done microdot knows the truth. At least that's what I was told by a friend. *grin* Just like the influence of smoking freebase cocaine/crack and the Robert Palmer song Addicted to Love. IYKYK.
I'm 38 and heard Purple Haze for the first time when I was 16. It sounded like space music to me. As much as I love the Rolling Stones, this was the song that made me pick up a guitar. I do have a funny story about Jimi. Some years ago, before his death, I got to see Hubert Sumlin (Howlin' Wolf's guitarist) live and because of some call offs ended up being volunteer security for his gig. Was invited to his after-party and Hubert, the most gracious man ever, had some great stories. My favorite story involved when Howlin' Wolf was going to be opening for Hendrix. Jimi came back to the rehearsal rooms backstage and introduced himself, and asked Howlin' Wolf if they were going to play "Killing Floor Blues." Wolf responded they weren't, and I can actually hear it in my head as Hubert described it...Jimi kinda nervously asked if he could play it. Wolf said, "Yeah...go ahead kid." I don't remember where Hubert said they were at...whether it was in the crowd...sidestage or backstage...but Jimi introduced the song, and started tearing into it. After a bit into the song, Hubert heard the raspy voice of Wolf say "Damnit. Damn." Wolf seemed upset, and Hubert asked him what was up. Wolf allegedly said "that kid plays that song better than us and we wrote it."
I remenber him when I ws just learning to play guitar. Mesmerising. When I read he'd been found dead in the newspaper the following day I was devastated
oh, man. you picked a great song from a great artist. I could write volumes on what Jimi meant to me. It was a sad day we he passed on, he had so much more to give
The Cure did two very different covers of Purple Haze -- one a techno/dance version and one a straight up hard rocking tribute to Jimmy Hendrix. I adore them both. They both made me see the genius original in a whole new way.
I look at it like this there was before Jimi and there was after Jimi. Welcome to the Electric church. Use your own mind to listen to his story that he is telling you. Let it move you and see the colors he draws with them to show you the picture in your mind. That is the magic of hendrix music be far. My life is better for having him and his music with me on this journey. The real sad part is what should have been. Next is SRV Thank you Jimi with peace and love
So many legends and myths around Hendrix. I like the one about lighting his guitar on fire. The story goes that one of his main influences was Guitar Shorty, who is married to Hendrix's aunt. Guitar Shorty was known for doing back flips while playing to fire up the crowd. Hendrix couldn't do a back flip so he decided to light his guitar on fire instead. Doubt it's true, but still a fun story.
As a lefty I am proud that I am. However, I chose to learn to play right handed in order that I not have to bring my guitar with me every where I go. I can't imagine how hard it was for Jimi rewired his brain to play left handed UP upside down!
I believe after all these years that truth about the inspiration for this song this episode is about as close as we can get to the answer. Great research professor. You don't need to look any farther than what the top 40 of this time to see how much Jimi changed music. Kinda like that scene in back to the future. Great episode professor!
I was in my single digits of youth when Jimi passed but when I first heard ‘Purple Haze” I was in awe and in a trance. I remember my mom refusing me to play that song because I was too young for that kind of stuff even I had no clue what the song was about, I just loved the beat and sound. Today, it is still a favorite. If you would like suggestions, I would love a segment on the most handsome man on earth at his time (besides my dad) and talented Jim Morrison.
I'm a young at heart 66 year old, I always listen to the first few seconds of your intro, then I pause it and see if I can go back in time and guess who it could be that you will be talking about. Many times I would pick the right artist. Even though this was a great story in the life of Jimi Hendrix; I was totally wrong with my pick. Although his name has escaped me, I though you were gonna talk about the mystery of the solo artist that was obsessed with thinking he was gonna be abducted by aliens. He got in his van and took off into the mountains of California to see if there was and truth in the song he wrote about UFO's. After many weeks no one ever found him, but did find his van , inside was his beloved guitar. He never went anywhere without that guitar. Can some one in the comment correct my memory. Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately Jimi signed alot of contracts just to survive another day and it caught up to him at the worst time possible like those things always do. Purple Haze showed musical talent very few can conjure up. Dude had the Mojo in spades.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 LOL I beat the Matrix today! Purple Haze. Psychedelic Rock at its finest. Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan are the 2 greatest guitarists in my opinion. Fun fact: The RRHOF used to have Jimi Hendrix's parents living room set-up. Wild to see an old TV and green couch. Thanks for this Professor! Have a great day!
I have a Jimi tribute album called "In from the Storm". It features an all star group of musicians. Taj Mahal, Toots Thielman, Carlos Santana, Sting, Bootsy Collins amd Corry Glover to name a few. The album concept is based on what those close to him say was Jimi's next vision of his music, blending his rock sound with a classical symphonic sound. It is a very bold approach to his legendary tracks. It's not for everyone, but give it an honest listen and you may enjoy it as much as I do
I have tracks recorded onto a cassette from an album called Stone Free: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix. The Cure- Purple Haze, Eric Clapton- Stone Free, Spin Doctors- Spanish Castle Magic, Buddy Guy- Red House, Body Count- Hey Joe, Seal and Jeff Beck- Manic Depression, Nigel Kennedy- Fire, Pretenders- Bold as Love, P.M. Dawn -You Got Me Floatin', Slash and Paul Rodgers- I Don't Live Today.
Jimi Hendrix is a legend and widely regarded as the greatest guitarist of all time. Anytime a list is done on guitar greats, Jimi is always in the number 1 spot. (Eric Clapton is always number 2.) Many of his songs (Purple Haze, All Along the Watchtower, Foxy Lady, Hey Joe, The Wind Cries Mary and others) still get played on classic rock stations. Fun fact, Bob Dylan wrote All Along the Watchtower and preferred Jimi's version to his own. Also, there is a passage in Don McLean's classic American Pie that's been said to refer to Jimi's performance at that Monterey Pop Festival and Jimi setting his guitar on fire.
I had seen a show on TV, where they mentioned he was staying a friends house, and the bathroom attached to the bedroom was done completely in purple tiles. Obviouly, the bathroom predated the song.
I think my favorite version was Cheech Marin in born in East LA. When he was saying the lyric "Excuse me, while I work these lights!" If you want some first hand accounts of living with Jimi Hendrix, look up a fellow name Ralph Liptak in Bradenton Florida
Before the song was released I watched a documentary in which an artist took some LSD and then continued to paint as the trip progressed. When his observed reality started to fall apart he began moaning "O no, no ..." The appearance of this phrase on the record shortly afterwards seemed more than just a coincidence.
When I was 13 my boyfriend was a bit older than me. Anyway, I sneaked and went with him to my very first concert. It was Jimi Hendrix. Chicago was the front band, they were almost unheard of at the time.
I have a few things in common with Jimi Hendricks: Born in Seattle Left handed I ❤️ parakeets. I am happy to know Jimi didn't let the parakeets go. A good pet owner would never do this.
Heard a radio interview ( around 2010) with a man who said that Hendrix died because he was close to the end of his contract with his manager and was interested in changing representation. Supposedly, Hendrix had drank a lot and aspirated into his lungs. According to this guy, the autopsy shows no stomach contents in his lungs. If anyone questioned the method of his death, they sort of fell out windows or had other interesting accidents. Meanwhile, his manager still made money off him.
Pinkard & Bowden did a version of this song and substituted the words from the Green Acres TV theme song, "Green Acres is the place to be, Farm living is the life for me, Land spreading out so far and wide, Keep Manhattan and give me that countryside."
How fitting the awesome museum we have here in Seattle devoted to jimmy is part Seattle music history and part sci fi movie and prop exhibit. It used to be called the experience music project now it’s known as MOPOP or the museum of modern pop culture. It’s really cool the Jimi exhibit among others are permanent installations while other things come and go
James Marshall Hendrix. I can still remember the Pepsi Super Bowl commercial where it showed how different Purple Haze would sound if Jimi had played an accordion instead of electric guitar
Jimi Hendrix is my hero, he was also not of this earth. You can try to play his songs but no one can truly emulate them. Every other guitarist comes second
I will always give Jimi the credit for introducing parakeets the English countryside. (incidentally, the picture was of budgerigars, not the green parakeets that grace the side of the river Thames).
One of the best nights I've had in my life was a random Saturday at Cafe Wha? Listening to the House band to Ska Manilow covers we kept partying until we left and realized it was like 6am...
So when it comes to the song Purple Haze, I was originally told it was about a type of LSD by several people. This is the first time I heard a article being mentioned. Hendricks in so many ways was such a mystery, and I have often wondered if his death was actually intentional.
Poll: Straight up, who is your pick for the GREATEST guitarist of all time?
SRV.
Gordon Lightfoot.
.....Prof. DID see Prince at The Super Bowl, right!?? ...ha-HAA!! >ThePURPLEOne
Mark Knopfler
Tommy Emmanuel is one of my favorite guitarists. This is a hard decision because there are so many ridiculously good guitarists out there that aren't really known to the mainstream. Even country artist Brad Paisley can throw down with the best of them!
If any artist could be described as Lightning in a Bottle, it'd be Jimi. Such brilliance in such a short life.
Perfect way of summing it up!
Jimi shook the world in the brief time he was with us. As a guitarist, he was other-worldly, and his work still shines today. As a person, he was humble, gentle, and remarkably modest. It was a monumental loss when he died and one can only dream of what amazing music he might have made had he lived a few decades longer. Thanks, Adam!
No question. Thanks Robster. I agree 100%. is he your favorite guitarist?
@@ProfessorofRock Top 3 on a big list for sure, along with Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen.
Sheer legend in every way..
@@robster7316you need to listen to Phil Keaggy: his playing will knock Clapton down to 4th!
My favorite non musical Jimi moment was when Dick Cavett was interviewing him after Woodstock, and asked him about his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, and the backlash he received. His reply was "I thought it was beautiful"
yeh rick i remember that also.
I was to young to go to Woodstock but I loved his playing The Star Spangled Banner. I heard it years later on a documentary about Woodstock.
My favourite non-musical moment was when an interviewer asked him about his philosophy of life . His answer was "just roll on, man." Plato and Aristotle never attained to such wisdom.
@@ChrisSmith-xh9wb I hope you're joking. There was nothing particularly "wise" about that spur of the moment answer. It sounds like he was just put on the spot, and couldn't think of anything else to say.
I thought it was too, but then I heard a live recording and thought it sounded like crap.
In 27 years…this dude wrote songs that were out of this world, brought the role of “guitar player” to a whole new level, and also had myths and legends made up about him and his music…pretty impressive.
Amen! Is he your favorite guitarist?
.....AND, he gave the "Electric Ladyland" Album cover!!! ....If That don't beat ALL... ; )
Right there with you. The man is a legend. He's my favorite guitarist of all time. Was born in 69' and listened to music of late 60s while a teen. God that music was good!! I think he was the Steve Jobs of the guitar and rock/funk music. What he accomplished in 27 years is incredible. My second favorite guitarist and musician would be Kurt Cobain, the voice of my generation. Also lost him at 27 and he changed music in his time. There are some amazing musicians out there. But, I place Jimi at the top. Just incredible. I think his music is timeless.
The fact that there are all these urban legends about him is even more fascinating.
@@ProfessorofRock Not sure…depends on what day of the week it is and what mood I’m in! There are soooo many greats!!
It's pretty amazing to me that Hendrix's fame was so short-lived before his death, yet the influence he had on musicians and esp. guitarists lives on through today. Thanks for this Adam.
Thanks for watching my friend!
....Kravitz would say so... ; )
@@ProfessorofRockI haven't been able to yet, but trust me, I am looking forward to it.
@@RBS_ I guess he would considering his original hit was pretty much a Hendrix clone song. LOLOL
@@jstnxprsn ......sssssh!! ....don't let it Outta the BAG, Man! ....ha-HAA!!
He was and still is an enigma to music in general and instrumental musicians as a whole.
He can never be duplicated, barely imitated and without any equal.
"Purple Haze" is still played on classic rock stations from coast to coast-It's outstanding!
Still a regular in my favorite playlist
Of course there was something special about Jimi Hendrix. He was passionate about music and worked hard at it. That's enough for me to appreciate.
Jimi Hendrix is one of those enigmas of music. Having been born 10 years after he passed away, I was one of the millions who knew of his legend but have had a tough time understanding the man himself. The mythos of Hendrix has hugely clouded my attitude about my opinion of him. Because that mythos [seems to command] instant loyalty, it's almost impossible just to listen to his playing (or his singing which I always knew he himself was never pleased with) and form a subjective opinion. It was always much easier for me to enjoy the stylings of Terry Kath who Hendrix purportedly admired greatly but who did not have that cloud of legend hovering over him.
Best cover version of any Dylan song by any artist. All along the watchtower.
Jimi Hendrix will forever be a legend, and we sadly lost him at only 27 years old. He'll be forever missed.
One of the charter members of the 27 Club.
So will Janis and Jim. The 27 club will never be forgotten.
today i wasdriving amy winehouse trouble came on the radio another gteat talent lost to soon think she may have been 27 also
@@marktait2371Yes, I believe you are correct.
back 08.09 i was in the dales she was part of the brit diva movement flomachine bat for lashes goldfrapp.laura marling adele amy was the huge breakout star and was feuding with tabloids mates would leave in the pub thought she was same age 2010 last time was there dales is yorkshire for us not familiar with uk mates know well.that pub the green dragon surgery in all creatures scandal sheet manc mate said sun mirror guardian one of those brit divas rule glasto believe amy was one of the headliners
Jimi was such a unique thinker, based on his music and lyrics, figuring him out is pure conjecture. Just enjoy the ride.
The only truth I need about Purple Haze is it's a bolt of creative lightning from the one of the greatest musicians in human history. Absolute brilliance.
Agree100%
I gave my daughter a music lesson about Jimi, on a road trip. I played afew of his cds while driving and told her about how he essentially had to go to England to become famous in America, his early start, how critics thought he was sloppy, how he single (left) handedly changed the face of rock and influenced and is still influencing wtiters and guitar players, today. Which gave her a tie, she is also a lefty. I even told her the great story of Sunshine of Your Love and how that come to be. Which, I so HAPPY you covered that, as well. I ended the lesson, no matter what you think about Jimi, good or bad, there is no denying the affect and effect he had in our universe. That was a great road trip and I have Mr. Hendrix to thank for it. 27 yrs wasn't enough but, it was a lifetime, all the same. Thank you, Professor for this story and letting me relive a great memory. ❤
Thank you for being a great Dad and sharing great music with your daughter!
@@littlecatfeet9064 Lol! Well thank you for the appreciation. Except it would be 'mom' lol! But, I think music appreciation is so important. Something that seems to be less and less important, as time goes on. And people like us and Professor will make sure, people don't forget.
@@gemangel73 I’m embarrassed that I just assumed it was dad! I should’ve known better as a female music junkie myself😳. I’m glad you’re sharing music together.
@@littlecatfeet9064 No! Don't be. It's hard sometimes to know. 😂 I appreciate the compliment. I did giggle. There were times I had to be mom & dad, to my daughter. So, it's all good.
Having been around back when Hendrix was, having read the same Sci-Fi books and such, I can tell you that Hendrix was having fun with the interviewer, probably a straight-laced one. Most rock stars would regularly lie about their drug use, sometimes out of concern for record sales, but often just as an inside joke for their fans. Purple Haze was a common form of LSD available the same year he wrote the song. It was indeed about acid, and anyone around back then knows it. Anyone who has ever dropped acid can relate to what is described in the song.
Jimi Hendrix was my left-handed brother's favorite musician. My brother took guitar lessons in his honor because it wasn't enough to just experience his music from afar. My brother passed away a few years ago. But he is on the other side with my mother and his hero- Jimi Hendrix.
How strange and interesting that one of the most iconic singers didn't even like his own voice. Thankfully he didn't let that stop him from giving us some incredible music. Thanks for another great episode, Adam. Have an excellent day.
Thanks Jill!
Love his singing on "Little Wing".
You definitely recognize him when he sings.
I've heard the same about John Lennon - that he didn't like his own voice.
@@fnjesusfreak, that is just so weird.
I have Jimi, Prince and Stevie Ray Vaughan as the best ever. Nobody ever played like they did with the swag and conviction. They all had a different lane, but nobody could do it like they did. Many great guitarists out there, but it's the swag and conviction that make them the best ever. You put them in a room with all the other greats and they will still find a way to intimidate all of them. There was just something different about those three. It's like they didn't have to think about what to play next. They always played what was great for what was needed.
The mystery that we used to have in music is an important thing that is missing from modern artists imo. We used to have so many discussions about them -- still do. It was something that was very exciting about the music. It's hard to have unanswered questions about any artist today. I miss that aspect of the music so much.
Agreed. I can’t imagine holing up in my room for a week, listening to an album and getting lost in the lyrics, with today’s music. There’s not the same enigma now, we’re fed too much about the artist and it’s all about image and marketing and social media. I miss the discovery aspect of listening to music, the mystery.
Great observations! The mystery is so important!
I saw Jimi for the first time when he toured with The Monkees. He blew my mind. I told all my musician buddies about him to the same response, "who's Jimi Hendrix?" All I could say was, "you'll see!"
Absolutely one of the most important songs of the late 60s, as with one of, if not, the greatest guitarist. His musical prowess always complimented his very brilliant arrangements. Cheers as always.
Thanks RC32!
@@ProfessorofRock Always man!
He changed music for sure. Cheers to you, RC32. 🍻
Beautifully told, Prof - Jimi deserves every bit of respect & TRUTH written/said about him
I'm not a Cure fan, particularly, but that cover of Purple Haze is super underappreciated. I even put it in a DJ mix I did a couple of years ago.
I've heard that one; it's a good one. The entire Jimi Hendrix tribute album on which that track appears is excellent overall!
@@glennhecker4422 Agreed. I love Living Colour's cover of Crosstown Traffic, too.
The work you put in and research is simply amazing. I’m a total rock nerd and I still learn so much from your content. Thanks Prof.
Awesome, thank you!
I agree 100%, Alan! I've been a rock nerd from early childhood when my 4 year-old self was stricken with Beatle Mania. I loved listening to Dick Clark's shows, then was a fan of Casey Kasem (who I think Adam channels brilliantly). In my late teens, I found George Gimarc who did an amazing late night deep dive of rare rock tracks and fascinating history. I'm pretty sure Gimarc is still active and I would love to see Adam have him on his show! I think they'd never run out of things to talk about.
Gimarc used to have Johnny Rotten guest on his show and I was surprised by how insightful and intelligent Johnny Rotten was in those interviews.
I love this channel and appreciate the hard work that Adam puts into bringing us fascinating content daily. I'm really happy that I found this channel.
@@LazyIRanch Very well said my friend.
He was a badass guitarist. Great lyricist, and delivered like no other. B4 or after
Next to impossible to measure the brilliance of such a maestro which will live through time. Purple Haze is among the Greatest contributions to Music History in the Iron Mountain Depository among other culturally ground-breaking auditory portraits.
Gotta love Mr. Hendrix...never threw a party at my house where "Star Spangled Banner" from Woodstock wasn't the first song played...so much goodness is such a short span of time...
That's MY national anthem
Awesome song and performance.
What could have been we will never know, but what we have is other worldly. I wasn't alive when he was, but he made me love rock music. There never will be another Jimi.
It breaks my heart to contemplate what music fate robbed us of when Jimi passed so tragically.
Having a birth date of Sept. 18th, Hendrix looms large in my psyche. I am a painter (cubism,expressionism) and I listen to his tracks quite often when painting. The soundscapes he plays fit perfectly with abstract thinking. So yes, I think he is the greatest guitar player. Mainly because he could play anything, and took rock&roll to Saturn & beyond.
It's crazy! I almost always skip Purple Haze when im listening to Hendrix. But, just yesterday i jammed that song. Hendrix voice was awesome. As a former US Soldier, i salute Jimi Hendrix & the message he tried so hard to send to this world (typified by "Machine Gun").
Hendrix was a great muscian. He will live forever in his music.
Hard to not put him in the top 3 all time. For innovation alone.
I remember his death being overshadowed by Janis Joplin's a month later.
People thought his rendition of the Star Spangled banner was blasphemous, but he meant it to be patriotic, including the salute to the fallen soldiers.
I always thought it was great!
@@ProfessorofRock I always thought of it as a 'middle finger' to misguided 'patriots' - owning it for the multitude of peace loving people like those at the Woodstock celebration.
He killed it with the Star Spangled Banner.
My husband saw Jimi Hendrix live four times, including at Woodstock. Once he played with the lyrics and pointed at Noel Redding while singing "Scuse me while I kiss this guy."
I NEVER confused “excuse me while I kiss the sky” with “excuse me while I kiss this guy”
Never have even heard of such a thing.
....same HERE!! ....I was like, "....no, I hear it right...." ...The 60's, ya Know... ha-HAAA!
Hmmm. There's actually a book with that as the title as the great misheard lyrics...
I misheard that for YEARS.
I'm 55 and have heard about that for YEARS....
@@slbarbieri1725 Ok, well I'm 60 and NEVER heard such nonsense.
The acid story has always made sense, because of course Owsley perfected a strain of LSD called Purple Haze. I was a kid when Jimi died, and all of my life the story I heard most often was that the song is about acid. Given what a psychedelic classic it is, it’s only logical. The walking under the sea dream story makes a bit more sense when talking about 1983 from Electric Ladyland
You gotta do a video for every Hendrix song there ever was. His music has been there throughout every up and down in so many countless lives. Love him or not, we can't escape the utter genius of Jimi. Any axe-man worth his salt has covered at least one Hendrix song. Mostly in the blues rock world. But his music turns up the place we'd never expect it to. His writing has inspired my own art and writing at various times with it's ability to trigger thinking that others can't manage.
Thank you Graham. You said it better than I. I was a teen when Jimi was making his music known to the world. He was- is way ahead of his time.
My father told me stories of waiting around on a base in Vietnam to fly while listening to artists like Jimi. I can honestly say as a lefty myself Jimi was a major influence.
Like every fan at that time, I remember exactly where I was when I heard that Jimi was dead.
No matter what you hear otherwise, Jimi Hendrix changed music at that time. Just listen to guitar from any group at that time before and after Jimi blew in.
Mic drop.
God bless you Jimi. We miss you.
To me, Jimi Hendrix is not only the greatest, most influential and most important guitarist of all time. Jimi Hendrix is, in my opinion, second only to Louis Armstrong as the most important American musician who has ever lived.
Now I loves me some SRV, and EVH is a freaking beast! Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell and even Blues masters like the three kings and Kingfish Ingram. But every one of them, and too many more to mention, would answer the question with one word: Jimi
I've heard them say it, or read interviews where they said it. Legend has it that Eric Clapton wanted to quit playing guitar after hearing Jimi.
When SRV plays Voodoo Chile or something of his own that kicks, Stevie Ray is workin' it! He's sweating and you can tell how much he's pouring himself out to the audience through the music. Watching Jimi Hendrix playing is like watching a little kid having fun. He's smiling, joking and vibing to his own groove. SRV was working, JMH was having fun.
These videos are truly the School Of Rock Nostalgia - educational on behind the scenes info I never knew growing up ! Thanks Professor
I live about 20 minutes south of Army Base Fort Campbell, KY. Before he became a phenomenon and force of nature, Jimi Hendrix was a soldier at Ft. Campbell. He’s still very much loved and respected here.
'Cuz I'm a millions miles away, and at the same time I'm right here in your picture frame.' The way I think of Jimi. Otherworldly, yet here for a short time to WOW.
For what it's worth ....
Back in the late 60's/early 70's on the west coast there was a popular "brand" of LSD that was identifiable by the pills purple color.
It's was known on the street as Purple Owsley or Purple Haze. Re-look the lyrics with that in mind and see what you think.
Jimi lived on another level of consciousness. He definitely channeled some other worldliness into his music.
Wow ! Nice behind the scenes research on this iconic song’s origins by Hendrix Professor!
Thanks!
@@ProfessorofRock you’re better than Jack Black !
Speaking of Hendrix, please consider devoting an episode to Arthur Brown, aka "The God of Hellfire." Hendrix was responsible for getting radio stations to play "Fire," which help make the song a huge international hit. I'm a big fan and would love nothing more than to see you give the Professor of Rock treatment to Arthur Brown. I've become friends with his wife/manager, Claire. I know he would make for a great interview and a fascinating episode. I mean, he set his head aflame and shouted "Fire!" That alone is something! Seriously, though, I know I've asked before, but I mean it! Sorry to bother you about it, but I gotta keep trying. It's only because I care! Hope you see this, Adam!
Hendrix is my favourite of all time. I befriended his childhood friend who got him his start Jimmi Mayes who just celebrated his birthday.he got jimi into Joey Dee and the Starliters which Jimmi Mayes played drums in. Great Pic of them. He plays drums on a few of Jimis songs. He turned Jimi down to go to England. He's in the Chicago blues hall of fame. Has 2 books and tells about he and Jimi.
Another Gift from the Goddesses and Gods! What a juxtaposition in one person- phenomenally talented on guitar yet no confidence in his vocal talent. I can’t imagine Rock and Roll without him. Where would it be without his gift? Scary to think about!
Amen to that! What's your favorite performance by him?
We probably wouldn’t even have Prince if not for Jimi!
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 another Gift! Brilliant musician, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, lyricist, producer, arranger, etc!
@@ceciliajones7816 R.I.P. Prince and Jimi.
@@ProfessorofRocklive performances or songs? Hard to give a favorite performance since I never got to see him live and only have videos to enjoy. VERY grateful for those, too! Each live performance gives something different from Stockholm 69 to Woodstock,etc.
Songs? Another difficult thing. Voodoo Child is a favorite but so is Wind Cries Mary even though it’s another Dylan song. Little Wing? Castles Made of Sand? Red House?
Man, there’s too many! Some are crank it to 11 and rock. Others are crank it to 11 and sit back with your eye closed and flow in the music.
Music has been a major part of my life since I can remember. Got me through everything that’s happened. 🤘🏻
Every guitar player I've ever known name Jimi as the GOAT.
To many of us, who were around when "Purple Haze" was released, it sounded like an LSD trip. I was in my second month of living in San Diego (US Navy time) and that "summer of love" had not quite gotten into gear yet. "Foxy Lady" was big then too. OH yes. "All Along the Watch Tower" is his best. Even Bob Dillon said that Jimi's way was how it should be done.
The roomer That I heard was that Jimi DID NOT string his (righthanded guitar) backwards, but had learned to some how finger the chords backwards. If you play, and you watch videos of Jimi playing, you will see some evidence that the roomer is right. ;-)
Exactly! This story about some book Jimi read is just Jimi's way of diverting attention away from his real influence. Purple haze Microdot acid. Every word of the song is an LSD trip. As I commented above, this video is how you say you've never done purple haze microdot, without saying that you've never done purple haze microdot. Anyone who's done microdot knows the truth. At least that's what I was told by a friend. *grin* Just like the influence of smoking freebase cocaine/crack and the Robert Palmer song Addicted to Love. IYKYK.
I'm 38 and heard Purple Haze for the first time when I was 16. It sounded like space music to me. As much as I love the Rolling Stones, this was the song that made me pick up a guitar.
I do have a funny story about Jimi. Some years ago, before his death, I got to see Hubert Sumlin (Howlin' Wolf's guitarist) live and because of some call offs ended up being volunteer security for his gig. Was invited to his after-party and Hubert, the most gracious man ever, had some great stories.
My favorite story involved when Howlin' Wolf was going to be opening for Hendrix. Jimi came back to the rehearsal rooms backstage and introduced himself, and asked Howlin' Wolf if they were going to play "Killing Floor Blues." Wolf responded they weren't, and I can actually hear it in my head as Hubert described it...Jimi kinda nervously asked if he could play it. Wolf said, "Yeah...go ahead kid."
I don't remember where Hubert said they were at...whether it was in the crowd...sidestage or backstage...but Jimi introduced the song, and started tearing into it. After a bit into the song, Hubert heard the raspy voice of Wolf say "Damnit. Damn." Wolf seemed upset, and Hubert asked him what was up. Wolf allegedly said "that kid plays that song better than us and we wrote it."
Love Hendrix and his music. First saw him performing purple Haze on top of the pops on TV as a child in the sixties.. I was instantly hooked
I remenber him when I ws just learning to play guitar. Mesmerising. When I read he'd been found dead in the newspaper the following day I was devastated
I remember my older sister buying that album, I wasn’t really into that music yet, but I remember studying the album cover while she played it for me.
One of my favorite singers and jimi hendrix is one of the best. My favorite guitar player.
I've been waiting for you to do a video on this!
There's a GREAT multi-disc bootleg of Jimi [Black Gold, if I remember correctly] that shows him edging towards a 'jazzier sound'.
oh, man. you picked a great song from a great artist. I could write volumes on what Jimi meant to me. It was a sad day we he passed on, he had so much more to give
I love Jimi's voice...it's so relatable.
As one famous London guitar shop worker (or owner) said, no one even came close to Jimi until now. And That is very true.
The Cure did two very different covers of Purple Haze -- one a techno/dance version and one a straight up hard rocking tribute to Jimmy Hendrix. I adore them both. They both made me see the genius original in a whole new way.
I look at it like this there was before Jimi and there was after Jimi. Welcome to the Electric church. Use your own mind to listen to his story that he is telling you. Let it move you and see the colors he draws with them to show you the picture in your mind. That is the magic of hendrix music be far. My life is better for having him and his music with me on this journey. The real sad part is what should have been. Next is SRV Thank you Jimi with peace and love
So many legends and myths around Hendrix. I like the one about lighting his guitar on fire. The story goes that one of his main influences was Guitar Shorty, who is married to Hendrix's aunt. Guitar Shorty was known for doing back flips while playing to fire up the crowd. Hendrix couldn't do a back flip so he decided to light his guitar on fire instead. Doubt it's true, but still a fun story.
As a lefty I am proud that I am. However, I chose to learn to play right handed in order that I not have to bring my guitar with me every where I go. I can't imagine how hard it was for Jimi rewired his brain to play left handed UP upside down!
"The truth died with him."
Amen, brother.
I believe after all these years that truth about the inspiration for this song this episode is about as close as we can get to the answer. Great research professor. You don't need to look any farther than what the top 40 of this time to see how much Jimi changed music. Kinda like that scene in back to the future. Great episode professor!
Thanks My Name!
The fact that he only got as high as #20 says basically nothing. He was bigger than the charts.
Jimmy was ahead of his time and he’s sorely missed still.
Love Jimi. I remember hearing him for the fitst time. It was magic.
I was in my single digits of youth when Jimi passed but when I first heard ‘Purple Haze” I was in awe and in a trance. I remember my mom refusing me to play that song because I was too young for that kind of stuff even I had no clue what the song was about, I just loved the beat and sound. Today, it is still a favorite.
If you would like suggestions, I would love a segment on the most handsome man on earth at his time (besides my dad) and talented Jim Morrison.
The songs above Purple Haze in the UK is crazy. Clearly it was a #1 hit. It should've been number 1 all over.
Thanks for this story!
I'm a young at heart 66 year old, I always listen to the first few seconds of your intro, then I pause it and see if I can go back in time and guess who it could be that you will be talking about. Many times I would pick the right artist. Even though this was a great story in the life of Jimi Hendrix; I was totally wrong with my pick. Although his name has escaped me, I though you were gonna talk about the mystery of the solo artist that was obsessed with thinking he was gonna be abducted by aliens. He got in his van and took off into the mountains of California to see if there was and truth in the song he wrote about UFO's. After many weeks no one ever found him, but did find his van , inside was his beloved guitar. He never went anywhere without that guitar. Can some one in the comment correct my memory. Thanks in advance.
Love everything JIMI ever played💜
Unfortunately Jimi signed alot of contracts just to survive another day and it caught up to him at the worst time possible like those things always do. Purple Haze showed musical talent very few can conjure up. Dude had the Mojo in spades.
Such an amazing Rocker…. Don’t know how you couldn’t include him in the best of all rockers of all time
James Marshall Hendrix RIP (27 Club)one of the all time greats. #POR Have a great one everybody, from Tampa Florida..
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LOL I beat the Matrix today!
Purple Haze. Psychedelic Rock at its finest. Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan are the 2 greatest guitarists in my opinion.
Fun fact: The RRHOF used to have Jimi Hendrix's parents living room set-up. Wild to see an old TV and green couch.
Thanks for this Professor! Have a great day!
What better two guitarists than those guys?
Jimi they say was a master at the game of Risk. Love J.H.E. thanks Professor. T.C.B. 🤟
I have a Jimi tribute album called "In from the Storm". It features an all star group of musicians. Taj Mahal, Toots Thielman, Carlos Santana, Sting, Bootsy Collins amd Corry Glover to name a few. The album concept is based on what those close to him say was Jimi's next vision of his music, blending his rock sound with a classical symphonic sound. It is a very bold approach to his legendary tracks. It's not for everyone, but give it an honest listen and you may enjoy it as much as I do
Cool! I will. Thx!
I will look it up! Thanks Ken!
! ! ! I'm going to find it, for sure! Thanks.
I might have to buy that!
I have tracks recorded onto a cassette from an album called Stone Free: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix. The Cure- Purple Haze, Eric Clapton- Stone Free, Spin Doctors- Spanish Castle Magic, Buddy Guy- Red House, Body Count- Hey Joe, Seal and Jeff Beck- Manic Depression, Nigel Kennedy- Fire, Pretenders- Bold as Love, P.M. Dawn -You Got Me Floatin', Slash and Paul Rodgers- I Don't Live Today.
Jimi Hendrix is a legend and widely regarded as the greatest guitarist of all time. Anytime a list is done on guitar greats, Jimi is always in the number 1 spot. (Eric Clapton is always number 2.) Many of his songs (Purple Haze, All Along the Watchtower, Foxy Lady, Hey Joe, The Wind Cries Mary and others) still get played on classic rock stations. Fun fact, Bob Dylan wrote All Along the Watchtower and preferred Jimi's version to his own. Also, there is a passage in Don McLean's classic American Pie that's been said to refer to Jimi's performance at that Monterey Pop Festival and Jimi setting his guitar on fire.
I had seen a show on TV, where they mentioned he was staying a friends house, and the bathroom attached to the bedroom was done completely in purple tiles. Obviouly, the bathroom predated the song.
I think my favorite version was Cheech Marin in born in East LA.
When he was saying the lyric "Excuse me, while I work these lights!"
If you want some first hand accounts of living with Jimi Hendrix, look up a fellow name Ralph Liptak in Bradenton Florida
Before the song was released I watched a documentary in which an artist took some LSD and then continued to paint as the trip progressed. When his observed reality started to fall apart he began moaning "O no, no ..." The appearance of this phrase on the record shortly afterwards seemed more than just a coincidence.
Just like The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix was a major influence on many guitarists. RIP🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸😇
When I was 13 my boyfriend was a bit older than me. Anyway, I sneaked and went with him to my very first concert. It was Jimi Hendrix. Chicago was the front band, they were almost unheard of at the time.
I have a few things in common with Jimi Hendricks:
Born in Seattle
Left handed
I ❤️ parakeets.
I am happy to know
Jimi didn't let the parakeets go. A good pet owner would never do this.
THanks Catherine. Rock on.
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You’re left handed, really? I don’t know many people who are left handed. I’m right handed, just like most of my friends and family.
@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yes.😊 I am the only one who is left-handed in my family.
@@catherine6653 Yes, it’s a rare thing.
Heard a radio interview ( around 2010) with a man who said that Hendrix died because he was close to the end of his contract with his manager and was interested in changing representation. Supposedly, Hendrix had drank a lot and aspirated into his lungs. According to this guy, the autopsy shows no stomach contents in his lungs. If anyone questioned the method of his death, they sort of fell out windows or had other interesting accidents. Meanwhile, his manager still made money off him.
Pinkard & Bowden did a version of this song and substituted the words from the Green Acres TV theme song,
"Green Acres is the place to be,
Farm living is the life for me,
Land spreading out so far and wide,
Keep Manhattan and give me that countryside."
How fitting the awesome museum we have here in Seattle devoted to jimmy is part Seattle music history and part sci fi movie and prop exhibit. It used to be called the experience music project now it’s known as MOPOP or the museum of modern pop culture.
It’s really cool the Jimi exhibit among others are permanent installations while other things come and go
James Marshall Hendrix. I can still remember the Pepsi Super Bowl commercial where it showed how different Purple Haze would sound if Jimi had played an accordion instead of electric guitar
If you play, even like guitar. . .ya gotta respect Hendrix! He was pioneer with pedals, overdrives, feedback that is basic guitar today.
That shirt is awesome! DEPECHE MODE has been my favorite band since the early 80s
Jimi Hendrix is my hero, he was also not of this earth. You can try to play his songs but no one can truly emulate them. Every other guitarist comes second
Jimi was an awesome soul. I love the parakeet story, he may not have been responsible, but he helped. Thanks Professor, I loved the episode.
I will always give Jimi the credit for introducing parakeets the English countryside. (incidentally, the picture was of budgerigars, not the green parakeets that grace the side of the river Thames).
One of the best nights I've had in my life was a random Saturday at Cafe Wha? Listening to the House band to Ska Manilow covers we kept partying until we left and realized it was like 6am...
So when it comes to the song Purple Haze, I was originally told it was about a type of LSD by several people. This is the first time I heard a article being mentioned. Hendricks in so many ways was such a mystery, and I have often wondered if his death was actually intentional.
Love this channel. Always learning something
I really dig this channel , thanks for bringing awesome content 👍✌️🤘