I like Hendrix because I like a lot of his songs from that era of music. I really cannot see myself defending him to someone who disagrees with me because I just don't care. He is not a friend of mine. I just like his music. Everyone relax.
how the fuck is hendrix overrated, he was playing in front of barely any people at the end of woodstock,there was trash everywhere, and he didnt give a shit.sure, his bands performance was surrounded,but to get what im saying, just look at jimi hendrix woodstock documentary.
now slash is overrated,joe perry is overrated,not hendrix
wow this shit is intense. I just wanted to say how bad ass Jimi Hendrix was and that he clearly wasn't overrated. He was an innovator and a brilliant artist.
Yeah right, ho hum, yawn, another denial troll seeking a response. Get back to me when those other mortal guitarists can paint the futuristic underwater soundscape and whale-song of the universe of '1983' or the grinding of the spheres in Jimi's feedback. Or the interplanetary images and sounds of the Rainbow bridge period. Or the amusement park spacecraft ride burning lead register of 'Laughing Sam's Dice'. The liquid gardens of Waterfall. Talk about protesting stupidly against the obvious...
Did that really make sense when you typed it? Oh wait...I see now. You're attempting to say Michael Jackson was a musician. And you're sarcastically calling me a genius. Only, in your infinite dumbness, you forgot to place a comma after genius. So Michael was a musician, huh? Funny, I hear many people claim that. Only there seems to be no video footage of him ever having played an instrument. So yeah, YOU LOSE. Again.
@67goldtops 3 things wrong with your argument 1)you are a cunt. 2) again ? i didnt argue with you before aside from my previous comment 3) he knew basic elements to playing instruments OBVIOUSLY with brothers who play drums bass and guitar etc he is gonna pick up on something even if its a simple 1 5 4 progression . i cant humble myself to respect your opinion because you insist on being well.. a cunt. good day . and commas only apply if there is a continuation in the sentence wank wipe.
"Commas only apply if there's a continuation in the sentence." What, you little limey twats are no longer taught English? Here's a tip for you...When addressing someone by name after making an imperative statement, you use a comma. IE-"Michael was a musician too, genius." Next topic. That Michael sang & danced while his brothers played the instruments hardly equates to his knowing "basic elements to playing instruments." And you forgot the comma before wank wipe.
@rockandroll1110 Marty Friedman, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker,... better than hendrix? i think your a guitar player , and you are looking at the technical aspect , some guitar players believe that by playing faster and creating new playing techniques you can progress forward, but then they realize that emotionally they don't progress at all. They transmit nothing to the people listening. Wich non musician ever heard of jason becker ,malmsteen?None, it' s only interesting for guitar plays
@bruncen Alot of people haven't heard of Hendrix either. Do you see the shit that is put out now? I don't like Hendrix much, but I would rather listen to him than Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, and such.
@bruncen Alot of people haven't heard of Hendrix either. Do you see the shit that is put out now? I don't like Hendrix much, but I would rather listen to him than Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, and such.
@rockandroll1110 lol everyone on this planet heard once of hendrix, , and his music got a lot impact, his music is from the 60's and still vivid today , how many artists do you know from the 60's? i only known s cream and jimi hendrix;. His music lives one , and he is not overrated , on every top 100 guitarlist his on number one , are the people who put the list stupid( like you think)? i think you ' re wrong and a troll
"Other than laying the foundation for which all other forms of Western music can be transcribed and explained... Gee, I don't know..."
Is THAT your answer?? Try again. THAT isn't even a complete sentence. For someone who value technique and formula, that sure was an incompetent attempt. I'm looking for irrefutable PROOF that "classical has more musical value than Hendrix's SHIT ever will. "
@rockandroll1110 Basing all your judgments on preference. Typical. And with your grammar, it doesn't surprise me how ignorant you are. Could any of the guitarists you listed play the guitar with their teeth, play it behind their backs, or rearrange a solo in their head and play it backwards? I think not. Whenever Jimi picked up the guitar, it was a new story. Every song he ever did had its own beat and its own genre. Hell, he practically had his own genre. You're just too close-minded....
Personally I think Hendrix was a mediocrity. His music wasn't that creative and I don't feel anything by his music. But that doesen't mean other people don't. For example. A friend of mine likes Twisted Sister, while I find them ridiculous. BUT, i respect his choise of music. I let people think that Hendrix or whoever is the best, aslong as they don't try to convince ME to like it.
One can't "measure" soul. Nor can one "measure" happiness. Nor can one "measure" emotion. However, one can surely recognize when they feel such sensations. That people don't feel it when listening to the technicians that YOU listen to is quite clear by the posts on this video. You lose.
I've aced you on every point you raised, thank you very much, happy to take you to school. You need to widen your veiwpoint, dont take the orthodox veiw, look at things with a critical eye.
I've read Electric Gypsy thank you, but have you read Crosstown Traffic by Charles Shaar Murray? or `Scuse me while I kiss the sky' by David Henderson? they cover Jimi's live shows comprehensively.
Oh look, you've been thoroughly reduced to talking about "dong" in the middle of a debate about music. SHOCKER, you've given up the fight. Or should I say ATTEMPT. OK, little doggy...You may have indeed lost me w/ your forays into the habits of under-aged women. However, I'm still adept enough to recognize a white flag of surrender when I see one. Hey, it's been fun. You should do a bit of research. Perhaps in the future you won't need to talk about cock on music forums. bye
@67goldtops Oh by the way in Electric Gypsy, by Harry Shapiro & Caesar Glebbeek - which I have just taken off of my bookshelf, they refer to `Radio One' and `Jimi plays Monterey' as `the diamonds in the dust for any prospective collection' thats a direct quote for you!
Officially released material is often the material chosen to best represent an artist. If the stuff you refer to is so superior why hasnt it been released... and why did they release a BOX SET of the Winterland material. The most re-issued material in the Hendrix live archives is Winterland and Monterey... because those shows are the band at their peak.
@Danazawa Winterland & Monterey are re-released for MONEY. The performances I mention, the ones YOU'VE never heard, are coveted bootlegs that the REAL Hendrix aficionados cite as the pivotal performances from his archives. I could name dozens more that I listen to on a regular basis. Perhaps you should pick up "Electric Gypsy," by Harry Shapiro & Caesar Glebbeek. That or "Black Gold," by Steven Roby. They're comprehensive in performance coverage. You clearly need the tutelage. LOL
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I do not think he is over rated but there are a lot of other great guitarist that contributed just as much as him. The fact is rock guitarists in general are overrated !!!! I love rock to bits and I only just started playing guitar but I can easily see that. Ever Jimi Hendrix looked up to Wes Montgomery who was a legendary Jazz guitarist.
Hendrix was a great showman, and was amazing at creating effects with his guitar, he was also a great rythmn player - but, as a soloist he was harmonically and melodically not great. His version of the Star spangled banner is one of the greatest electric guitar solos ever but it is all about sound effects and feedback, not melody... there i said it!
@Danazawa I feel you. I have similar feelings about Bob Dylan (although he technically wasn't a guitarist). Especially when you compare his song writing skills to his actual vocal skills (although he did sing decent on a couple songs, Like A Rolling Stone, being one of them)
Bullshit. You simple haven't listened to enough Hendrix to now what you're writing about. Hendrix wasn't "harmonically and melodically great," you say? Listen to his solos on May This Be Love, The Wind Cries Mary, Driving South, Bold As Love, Drifting, Night Bird Flying to name but a few. Generally those who claim Hendrix wasn't melodic all have on thing in common...Aside from what's played on FM radio, they've barely listened to him. Oh, and FYI-It's spelled RHYTHM.
@67goldtops I have been listening to Hendrix for over 25 years! and I dont think there is anything I haven't heard, with the exception of some live stuff. I am not saying he isn't great, just that he has his flaws - and he certainly does not deserve instant elevation to the no. 1 spot on all of those `Best guitarist of all time polls' that he invariably gets.'
Why are you changing the subject? The subject was not whether or not Hendrix deserves "instant elevation," whatever THAT means. The subject was YOUR having claimed that Hendrix wasn't "harmonically and melodically great." In response to that, I listed but a few tunes that clearly show the ignorance of your claim. Now you, rather than address the melodic content of the tunes I mentioned, you change the subject to Hendrix's "Instant elevation?" Yeah, nice debating skills. YAWN
@67goldtops The subject is whether Hendrix is overrated - the clue is in the title for this post if you are having trouble following! therefore the fact that he almost always comes out top on `Best ever' polls is relevant wouldn't you say? You list a few tunes that have great melodic content I agree, but enough to justify him being amongst the greatest Rock or Blues players?... I think not. However, these things are subjective and therefore only a matter of opinion.
I was responding to the content of YOUR post, NOT the title of this vid.So no, there's no "trouble" on my part. The "trouble" is clearly on yours when your posts contain "I don't think there's anything I haven't heard, w/ the exception of some live stuff." Brilliant! That's like saying, "There's no Picasso work I haven't seen, w/ the exception of his paintings." lol. And of what relevance are "best ever" polls? Why mention those, yet not the PLAYERS who all worship Hendrix??
@67goldtops Er... the content of my post was a direct response to the title of the clip! The relevance of the polls is they establish how he is perceived - as the greatest rock/pop guitar player ever, the argument is he is overrated. You mention the players who worship him - you are underlining my point about how he is perceived: as the greatest - my argument is that he isnt. Oh yeah by the way, his Blues playing is way, way behind the giants of the form: B. B. King, Albert King, Hubert Sumlin.
Man, you're simply painful. One bases the "perception" of a musician on said musician's music, not on how "polls" happen to "rate" the musician. Anyone who let's a musical "poll" shape their taste is a soft-minded clown. That you happen to think "polls" are at all relevant speaks volumes. And no, Hendrix's blues playing surely isn't "way way behind" the players you mentioned. Just listen to their respective rhythm playing. Ever hear BB King play even ONE guitar chord?? LOL
To further my point, ask the PLAYERS who idolize Hendrix-Clapton, SRV, Johnny Winter, Satriani, Miles Davis, Brian May, Kirk Hammett, Mick Taylor, Duane Allman, Slash, Santana, on and on and on...Ask those guys if they're influenced by "polls" that proclaim Hendrix as the best/most influential/whatever. Ask if how "he is perceived" is due in any way to media influence. Or is their respective opinion based on Hendrix's playing & their having SEEN him live? Simple concept.
@67goldtops I was basing my perception on his music, and pointing out that I think his rating in polls, or by other musicians exaggerates his stature? so congratulations on somehow extracting the opposite to my intended meaning, its great to debate something with someone who merely reinforces your argument for you. And yes, I have heard B. B. play chords but that isn't what makes him great is it - in the same way, you wouldn't listen to Miles Davis or John Coltrane to listen to them play chords.
Newsflash for you, clown. The sax & trumpet are both instruments that produce only ONE sound at a time. It's impossible to play chords. So yeah, one indeed wouldn't listen to Miles or Coltrane to hear chords. LOL. However, a guitarist's mastery of chord playing & riffwork is vital, as most players spend 90% of their time laying leads. Rare is the player who lights it upon both. As for your bit on "extracting the opposite", I have no idea what the fuck you're babbling about.
@67goldtops Neither instrument can play chords (they can arpeggiate the notes of a chord and therefore establish the chordal centre for the music though, which both of those artists do!) but my point was you listen to them for their harmonic and melodic genius - same with a great guitarist, Hendrix is great at this, but far, far from being the greatest... for my money he is therefore overrated. And when you resort to insults it smacks of insecurity!
Like I said, trumpet & sax can't play chords. As for guitarists, playing chords is essential. That you mention BB King as a better blues player than Hendrix, when he clearly doesn't play rhythm, is silliness. That you then proceed by mentioning Hendrix is overrated, after having mentioned your inexperience with Hendrix's live performances, merely shows how irretrievably inept you really are. It's like attempting to critique Italian wine when you've never even tried a Barolo.
@67goldtops Chords, and rhythm playing are essential, Keith Richards is one of my favourite guitarists and he isn't known as a soloist, but the greatness of a player in a field like electric Blues stands on the players ability to solo - it is the ultimate expressive statement the instrument can make. I am not inexperienced with Jimi live, I own several of his best live recordings and have seen just about all the live footage around.
Incorrect. The greatness of electric blues players is predicated on their ability to play rhythm AND lead. That is why Hendrix, SRV, & Johnny Winter stand alone as THE guitarists with ability to perform both at an exceptional level. One could eliminate every solo each of those players ever recorded, yet their rhythm and riffwork alone stands on its brilliance. Listen to Hendrix's "Message to Love" from Band of Gypsys, a master-class in rhythm playing. Let's hear BB compare.
@67goldtops Band of Gypsy's (featuring Machine gun - Miles Davis's favourite Jimi track), Jimi plays Monterey, Live at Winterland, The Jimi Hendrix concerts. All great.
Your list of Hendrix's live performances is severely lacking. I'd suggest some performances for you to check, but why bother? As for the acoustic players you mentioned, none can even be mentioned w/ Hendrix for rhythmic complexity. None have the sophistication to freely incorporate octave solos like Hendrix did. Not can use chords voicings in building a melody of a song in the style of "Little Wing" or "Castles Made of Sand," Hendrix INVENTED that style of playing, period.
@67goldtops No, no, no, no, no - most of the greatest electric players: B. B. and Albert King, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James did not play rhythm at all, one of the reasons for this is that they played in front of a big band, or a band with a horn section. As I said, and I dont think anyone out there would disagree the ultimate expressive statement the electric guitar can make is the solo.
Oh and you really need to do some research regarding your last comment. That you'd claim T-Bone Walker and Elmore James didn't play rhythm "at all" is as inept a comment as I've come across on youtube. Newsflash for you...T-Bone is THE godfather of rhythm playing. Just ask his ultimate protegee, Chuck Berry. T-Bone influenced chuck to the degree Chuck influenced Keith Richards. And Elmore's slide stylings are LOADED with rhythm parts. Your claims are making you look silly.
@67goldtops T-Bone played rhythm but was known principally for soloing over a big band - one of his early mentors was Charlie Christian so thats not surprising. Elmore James played hardly any rhythm, he sang and played slide phrases and solos - check out his Fire and Enjoy sides for an education. You have clearly never heard of the country Blues players I mention (except R Johnson), if you had you wouldnt make such a silly statement. I would suggest listening to some music recorded before 1967!
Oh, so now you're changing your story? First it was, "T-Bone did not play any rhythm at all." But now, after getting called out on that clownish statement, you change your claim to, "T-Bone played rhythm but was known principally for soloing over a big band." HAHAHA! Man, you're just all over the map. And yes, I'm quite familiar w/ the players you mentioned. That you think in their vocabulary of playing there exists rhythm parts as diverse & unique as Hendrix's is laughable.
@67goldtops I just saw your comment on my page. I should have you know that those users posted those comments at their own will. I don't go on other pages to argue.
Oh, so those people post those comments because they're so fond of you. Correct? You're as laughably boring as the players you like. Go noodle on your Jackson, you weak little child.
@67goldtops I am fully aware of T-Bone's style, if you want to familarise yourself with it check out any of the many pieces of footage on Youtube, notice the extended soloing. I would recommend The Complete Imperial recordings but you will be spending all your money on Blind Blake and Rev Gary Davis albums obviously. Hendrix is overrated.
You're fully aware of T-Bone's style, yet you wrote, "T-Bone did not play any rhythm at all." Interesting. Let's take "Stormy Monday" as one example. Pretty nifty chord progression and rhythm playing, no? LOL. SURE T-Bone "did not play any rhythm at all." SURE he didn't. When you come back, perhaps you can tell me more about how your familiarity with "Hendrix at Monterey" equals being well-versed in Hendrix's live recordings. Priceless!
@67goldtops Well for starters Jimi's Monterey performance is widely regarded as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, he ever gave! The Winterland album is one of the best live recordings, and Band of Gypsy's was the one live recording he issued during his lifetime, because he thought it was one of his best. I am not charging you for educating you - just think of me as your musical teacher. By the way only 14-year old girls use abreviations like LOL and FYI.
The "Monterey" performance is hailed due to the fact that it was Jimi's intro to mainstream America. The Winterland album is simply the weakest live release in the Hendrix catalog. BTW, you'd already mentioned those 3 selections. Why not some more esoteric choices showing his musical development? Why not the '70 Atlanta Speedway show, Newport 69, Santa Clara Fairgrounds in May '69, Denver Pop Festival in Jun '69, Temple University in May '70, etc. Not too familiar w/ those?
Your predictability is unfathomably boring. That you'd actually attempt to claim Monterey is "widely regarded" as one of Hendrix's best performance, if not "the greatest" points to your ineptitude. This is a conversation about playing, not stage presence. Do try to remain on topic & avoid gigs where Hendrix played w/ his teeth. DEAL? And I must admit, I'm not well-versed in the habits of 14 yr old girls. So I'll just assume your comments are drawn from personal knowledge.
@67goldtops How would that point to ineptitude? Monterey is regarded as one of his greatest perfomances - fact. Also The Winterland perfomances from October 68 are regarded by Hendrix afficianados as among his finest, they feature on official live compilations more than any other performances.
See, you're just over your head. I can go track by track and mention critique the performances on Winterland. The performances are not among the strongest of individual renditions, & the production is weak. The "Hendrix Concerts" is exceptional, but it's cherry-picked cuts. It's not entire a complete performance. What do you think of his chord solo in "Like a Rolling Stone" from Newport '69. Oh, my bad...You've never heard it. Perhaps some of your 14 yr old girls have...
@67goldtops One of the best live recordings of Hendrix I have heard is the `Radio One' album, which is not The Experience in front of an audience, but playing a live session for the BBC in 1967. Anyway I think I have proved that I know my live Hendrix and have heard many of his greatest performances... and I stand by my assertion: Jimi was great, but overrated and NOT the greatest rock/pop guitarist ever.
Oh, Radio One!! How quaint! You can mention yet another OFFICIAL RELEASE!! Keep trying, little doggy!! Perhaps soon you can come up with something a bit more impressive!! Want to talk about Stockholm in '67? It's got a wonderful version of "Burning of the Midnight Lamp." Oh, my bad...Just ANOTHER performance you've not experienced...
@Danazawa overrated by whom-all the guitarists alive who deemed him the greatest ever. Man you are missing "The Power of Soul"[ a Hendrix song]& a plea not to forget that power!
@67goldtops The album The Jimi Hendrix Concerts from 1982 is also regarded as one of the best of the live releases featuring shows from New York, San Diego, Winterland, Berkeley, and London's Albert Hall. Happy to take you to school!
Like I said, all you know is what was officially released. Your knowledge of live Hendrix is as shallow & generic as your claim of T-Bone "did not play any rhythm at all." How laughable! Does it upset you now that you actually wrote that? If you DID have any knowledge of Hendrix, beyond what any clown can buy on Amazon, I'd ask for your take on his "Dolly Dagger" solo from 8/30/70. It's one of the most unique solos I've ever experienced. Well, too bad you've never heard it.
@67goldtops Monteray is BRILLIANT! Even Eric Burdon &the Animals did a song in tribute to that concert&like a rolling stone is awesome on that 2! If Hendrix plays betteer with his teeth than most do with aqn assembly of guitarists-more power to him. & Don't forget"With the power of soul ANYTHING is possible"
@67goldtops So now we are into Johnny winter,one could say he is underrated! But awesome in the extreme. With all the good guitarists Danazawa mentioned how did he miss Eric Clapton? Even Mick Taylor&Keithy Richards are underrated,listen to Symphony for the devil on "Get your ya ya's out"! Peter Green is a mad electric blues player as well.Steve Hillage is inspirational&even Dave More deserves a mention in the electric blues barn! What about Jimmy Page?
@67goldtops If rhythm is your thing then I suggest you invest in some country Blues, that is where the greatest rhythm playing can be found. Players like Robert Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Rev Gary Davis, and Blind Blake played with a harmonic and rhythmic sophistication and complexity that is way beyond anything Hendrix achieved.
People who proclaim that Hendrix is over rated are predictably shredders and Eddie Van Halen fans. Shredders because they are impressed by circus acts like how fast one can play scales. EVH devotees who hate because their main man will always play second fiddle (or guitar in this case) to Jimi Hendrix, the most celebrated electric guitar player in the history of man.
Hendrix was ahead of his time...but that time is in the past. There are so many guitarists alive today that are beyond Hendrix. Hendrix was a natural talent but was uneducted in so many aspects of guitar playing.
Hendrix could play a bass line with his thumb and at the same time solo. That takes a lot of skill. He could play licks as he was bar sliding up the neck. What metal guitarist can do either? Also, listen to his intricate guitar work on little wing, castles made of sand, and angel. Those contain complex arpegiation and suspension of great chord progressions. Show me a metal, and i mean that modern screamo shit, guitarist who can do all this, and i'll agree with you
@TheFORBEZZZ Using one's thumb for a bass note is actually easy. First of all, Metal and Screamo aren't the same thing, you fool. Secondly, you should check out Chris Broderick.
Alright one, just because he didn't PLAY classical in public doesn't mean he couldn't, he just chose to do rock. He literally played a song with Clapton that made Clapton leave the stage. He was good, just because his music was simple doesn't mean he is overrated. In case you didn't notice, Mozart? Followed a formula of super easy to learn classical structure. But, his genius was in innovating and redefining how to approach simple ideas and build them together. Hendrix did that. Genius.
Let me ask you this Why do you think jimi hendrix is overrated? i understand you are entitled to your own opinion and taste but i never understand why people state this he was a very influencial rock guitarist, a million guys like me that sat around being mesmerized as we listened to are you experienced, axis bold as love, electric ladyland. Now i know their are a million guitarist that could play circles around hendrix, but being a great guitarist doesnt always have to be about speed
The creative ability of Jimmy Hendrix was way ahead of his time, I totally disagree. He spoke thru his guitar. Look what he did with the Star Spangled Banner. What an incredible creative achievement. I am still blown away today when I hear it.He truly stands among the best of all time. His ability to create with the guitar was pure genius. I lived thru it man.
I think the little snotbag cocksuckers who trash unquestioned icons for the sake of attention should be held in high esteem. As little snotbag cocksuckers . . . .
its stupid to beat the dead horse on "who is best" blah blah blah ok?...i dont care what shredder you listen to if its malmsteen, satriani, darrell, eddie van halen, slash.. anyone who knows anything about rock guitar will acknowledge jimi hendrix as the best, period. im not going to include classical players b/c we're not talking classical music.
he found the perfect mix between skill and songwriting. not many even realize this talk to any pro they will NEVER say a bad word about hendrix. go trash slash or something you moron
I think someone who says Jimi hendrix is the best guitarrist ever is a moron, i am not as good no, he influenced me allot, i love his music and playing, but man he was really good at the time now he isnt.
Underrated compare to who? Dude's a legend, and changed completely, the way that electric guitar was played as of 67-70, everything that came after him were great guitarist who looked to him. The greatest guitarist in the world (the ones you probably consider to be better than hindrex) would ALL disagree with you in your assertion. Im willing to bet a lot of money on that, hendrix is the epicenter, if you dont know that, you dont know rock music, hard rock, metal, grunge, grage etc...
heck, you say you're only 21..if that's really the case, that explains what might be your point of reference. I think I'll side with Clapton, Beck, Trower, Shepherd and even that thug looking Slash on this. Hendrix = the most innovative guitar player to grace our fair planet.
@blues12003 And just how is that so? Hundreds of years worth of Classical, Spanish, and Folk styles of guitar are useless? Need I mention Metal and Jazz, which are both way more complex than Rock could ever be?
Who said history was useless? Not I. If I can't feel something from the music I don't waste my time or the artists. You know you are vastly outnumbered on this one, but of course, entirely entitled to your opinion even if the number of people that agree with you can be counted on one hand.
@rockandroll1110 Dude, your entire argument is based in retospect, becuase im certain you are comparing hendrix to modern guitarist (which would be foolish). Hendrix is not the "best" in retrospect, but thats quite easy to say since he died 40 yrs ago. Now he was the begining of what you come to refer to as metal, and he loved jazz, incorporated it into many songs. He's the most innovative becuase without him EVH or Malmsteen wouldnt be here. He started it, those two guys kept it going and more.
@rockandroll1110 cuz he did what none had done before him. I agree that there are a LOT more advanced players today, but then have in mind that Jimi died at 27. If he had lived today with the technology we have today i bet he would've turned the world upside down with his music. Even more than he did. Do you think David Gilmour is overrated as well? Just cuz he don't use the most advanced technique and the fanciest scales?
@rockandroll1110 Hendrix was just ranked as the number one guitarist by rolling stones magazine in their recent issue of the hundred greatest guitarist of all time. So despite what you think you may about the greatest guitarist I think their opinion is more valid than yours.
@rockandroll1110 You are the biggest dumbass ever. Jimi was the most innovative and best guitarist because he was years ahead of his time. He invented great guitar solos and great rhythmic songs. Jimi was a whole different bread than say the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and other bands from that time. Its funny you think shit metal is better than this. Experience Jimi Hendrix for real.
@rockandroll1110 maybe because all those other great guitarist said Jimmy is the greatest, do you know better than all of those other legendary guitarist who agree that Jimi is the greatest of all time ?
@mysterymediacorp Yngwie Malmsteen, Nicolo Paganini, Dave Mustaine, Chris Broderick, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, Randy Rhoads, Paco De Lucia, John Petrucci, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins, Django Reinhardt, etc.
@rockandroll1110 Eddie Hazel was even better than all the people you listed (Eddie's the only guitarist who could ever hold a candle to Jimi). Also like the other guy pointed out, Jimi is such a huge virtuoso to everyone..including all those guys you just named- WHY ??
@mysterymediacorp Eddie Hazel is nothing compared to the guitarists I've listed. Every player that I listed is miles ahead of Jimi in terms of every aspect of playing.
Exactly! Isn't it funny? This list of players, SRV, Miles Davis, Townshend, Vernon Ried, Kirk Hammett, Duane Allman, Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Johnny Winter, Vai, ON AND ON AND ON...All of these players love the playing and composing of Hendrix. Yet this total clown who created this video REALLY believe HE is right and THEY are wrong. What brilliance on his part!
@rockandroll1110 Like mysterymediacorp said you can't name ANY &YOU STILL DIDN'T, a bunch of nobodies. Randy roads,ur joking? Toni Iommi would eat his guitar for breakfast!
Angel, Little Wing, May This Be Love, Castle Made of Sand, One Rainy Wish, Hey Baby, Electric Ladyland, 1983, Burning of the Midnight Lamp, Rainy Day Dream away, etc, etc. Just a few off the top of my head that defy your silly description. Oh and there's your boy Yngwie, who I first saw live and was already totally bored with before YOU were even born...Yep, STILL playing sweeps...EVERY piece he's ever written has been of the same CLASSICAL vibe. NO exceptions!
"Other than laying the foundation for which all other forms of Western music can be transcribed and explained... Gee, I don't know..."
Is THAT your answer?? Try again. THAT isn't even a complete sentence. For someone who value technique and formula, that sure was an incompetent attempt. I'm looking for irrefutable PROOF that "classical has more musical value than Hendrix's SHIT ever will. "
Actually, it's pretty FAR from enough said. Want to know why that is? Because you STILL haven't answered the question. Why is it that in a THREE YEAR SPAN, Hendrix left a recording legacy that is more prolific than Marty's entire recording career? Let's see how much longer you can duck the question...
Asking for your opinion on who's "better" was not the question. The question, ON MORE FUCKING TIME, was this...
How is it that Hendrix, in a three year span, wrote, played, and recorded more music than Marty has in his lifetime? Understand the question yet? Or should I repeat it yet fucking again? You fucking clown. ANSWER THE QUESTION.
@67goldtops You fucking fool.... I have already answered your damn question. Seriously, do you have nothing better to do than come back to this video and bitch?
No, you have NOT answered the question. My contention is that the you like technical players who spend their time & effort on the instrument perfecting physical manipulations required to play the instrument. Whereas Hendrix was too busy CREATING something unique each time he touched the guitar to care about say, perfecting right hand technique. If I'm wrong, why is it that Hendrix wrote, played & recorded more material in 3 years than Marty's entire career?
Right. I'm close-minded. That's why the diversity of music on my favorites page is beyond what your teeny-bopper ass has even experienced. But oh, why the avoidance? You typically at least offer a retort, misguided as they may be. However, you STILL haven't answered the fucking question, have you?? You STILL can't offer an explanation as to why Hendrix wrote, played, and recorded more music in a 3 year span than the clowns YOU like have in their lifetimes.
@67goldtops A teeny-bopper is an individual that likes pop "musicians" such as Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift, you dumbass. I've already given you an answer, yet you refuse to accept it.
Jimi Called TERRY KATH The Greatest Guitarist. FACT
zachisaniceperson 5 days ago
i think you overrate yourself by even thinking that you can actually talk about jimi...
pplepaw 1 week ago
I like Hendrix because I like a lot of his songs from that era of music. I really cannot see myself defending him to someone who disagrees with me because I just don't care. He is not a friend of mine. I just like his music. Everyone relax.
7A35 1 week ago
how the fuck is hendrix overrated, he was playing in front of barely any people at the end of woodstock,there was trash everywhere, and he didnt give a shit.sure, his bands performance was surrounded,but to get what im saying, just look at jimi hendrix woodstock documentary.
now slash is overrated,joe perry is overrated,not hendrix
2010METALFAN 2 weeks ago
wow this shit is intense. I just wanted to say how bad ass Jimi Hendrix was and that he clearly wasn't overrated. He was an innovator and a brilliant artist.
SuperRoy619 2 weeks ago
@SuperRoy619 An innovator, huh?
rockandroll1110 1 week ago
@rockandroll1110 funny how you say that he got stuff from pete townshend when pete himself said on rolling stone that jimi is the best ever lol
davidkolo 5 days ago
Yeah right, ho hum, yawn, another denial troll seeking a response. Get back to me when those other mortal guitarists can paint the futuristic underwater soundscape and whale-song of the universe of '1983' or the grinding of the spheres in Jimi's feedback. Or the interplanetary images and sounds of the Rainbow bridge period. Or the amusement park spacecraft ride burning lead register of 'Laughing Sam's Dice'. The liquid gardens of Waterfall. Talk about protesting stupidly against the obvious...
Exiles800 1 month ago
Hendrix is the most overrated. Couldn't agree more. He was the Michael Jackson of his time.
benuncc2011 1 month ago
@benuncc2011
Hendrix was the "Michael Jackson of his time." You're comparing a musician to a dancer? Dumbest thing ever written on youtube. Thanks for the laugh!
67goldtops 1 month ago
@67goldtops Micheal was a musician too genius ..
roadrunneruntd 1 month ago
@roadrunneruntd
"Michael was a musician too genius."
Did that really make sense when you typed it? Oh wait...I see now. You're attempting to say Michael Jackson was a musician. And you're sarcastically calling me a genius. Only, in your infinite dumbness, you forgot to place a comma after genius. So Michael was a musician, huh? Funny, I hear many people claim that. Only there seems to be no video footage of him ever having played an instrument. So yeah, YOU LOSE. Again.
67goldtops 1 month ago
@67goldtops 3 things wrong with your argument 1)you are a cunt. 2) again ? i didnt argue with you before aside from my previous comment 3) he knew basic elements to playing instruments OBVIOUSLY with brothers who play drums bass and guitar etc he is gonna pick up on something even if its a simple 1 5 4 progression . i cant humble myself to respect your opinion because you insist on being well.. a cunt. good day . and commas only apply if there is a continuation in the sentence wank wipe.
roadrunneruntd 1 month ago
@roadrunneruntd
"Commas only apply if there's a continuation in the sentence." What, you little limey twats are no longer taught English? Here's a tip for you...When addressing someone by name after making an imperative statement, you use a comma. IE-"Michael was a musician too, genius." Next topic. That Michael sang & danced while his brothers played the instruments hardly equates to his knowing "basic elements to playing instruments." And you forgot the comma before wank wipe.
67goldtops 1 month ago
@benuncc2011 Agreed.
Themusicvidsandrants 1 month ago
@rockandroll1110 but then again , look at your like -bar , it seems your opinion is invalid
BUUUURN
bruncen 1 month ago
@rockandroll1110 Marty Friedman, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker,... better than hendrix? i think your a guitar player , and you are looking at the technical aspect , some guitar players believe that by playing faster and creating new playing techniques you can progress forward, but then they realize that emotionally they don't progress at all. They transmit nothing to the people listening. Wich non musician ever heard of jason becker ,malmsteen?None, it' s only interesting for guitar plays
bruncen 1 month ago
@bruncen Alot of people haven't heard of Hendrix either. Do you see the shit that is put out now? I don't like Hendrix much, but I would rather listen to him than Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, and such.
rockandroll1110 1 month ago
@bruncen Alot of people haven't heard of Hendrix either. Do you see the shit that is put out now? I don't like Hendrix much, but I would rather listen to him than Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, and such.
rockandroll1110 1 month ago
@rockandroll1110 lol everyone on this planet heard once of hendrix, , and his music got a lot impact, his music is from the 60's and still vivid today , how many artists do you know from the 60's? i only known s cream and jimi hendrix;. His music lives one , and he is not overrated , on every top 100 guitarlist his on number one , are the people who put the list stupid( like you think)? i think you ' re wrong and a troll
bruncen 1 month ago
@bruncen That is complete bullshit.
rockandroll1110 1 month ago
@rockandroll1110 yeah bullshit , but true , BUUUUUUUUUUUUUURN
bruncen 1 month ago
@bruncen Whatever man.
rockandroll1110 1 month ago
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@bruncen
"Other than laying the foundation for which all other forms of Western music can be transcribed and explained... Gee, I don't know..."
Is THAT your answer?? Try again. THAT isn't even a complete sentence. For someone who value technique and formula, that sure was an incompetent attempt. I'm looking for irrefutable PROOF that "classical has more musical value than Hendrix's SHIT ever will. "
TRAY AGAIN.
67goldtops 1 month ago
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@rockandroll1110 Basing all your judgments on preference. Typical. And with your grammar, it doesn't surprise me how ignorant you are. Could any of the guitarists you listed play the guitar with their teeth, play it behind their backs, or rearrange a solo in their head and play it backwards? I think not. Whenever Jimi picked up the guitar, it was a new story. Every song he ever did had its own beat and its own genre. Hell, he practically had his own genre. You're just too close-minded....
Transformers2themax 1 month ago
Personally I think Hendrix was a mediocrity. His music wasn't that creative and I don't feel anything by his music. But that doesen't mean other people don't. For example. A friend of mine likes Twisted Sister, while I find them ridiculous. BUT, i respect his choise of music. I let people think that Hendrix or whoever is the best, aslong as they don't try to convince ME to like it.
1bol1 1 month ago
Jimi Hendrix music comes from the soul.
sgtpepperize 2 months ago
@sgtpepperize And how can you measure "soul"?
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110
One can't "measure" soul. Nor can one "measure" happiness. Nor can one "measure" emotion. However, one can surely recognize when they feel such sensations. That people don't feel it when listening to the technicians that YOU listen to is quite clear by the posts on this video. You lose.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Just because you're too ignorant to realize that the guitarists I've listed "feel" their playing, isn't my problem. You lose.
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DennisIqraDhuha 2 months ago
@Machinann LMFAO
saulhudson420 2 months ago
I've aced you on every point you raised, thank you very much, happy to take you to school. You need to widen your veiwpoint, dont take the orthodox veiw, look at things with a critical eye.
Danazawa 2 months ago
I've read Electric Gypsy thank you, but have you read Crosstown Traffic by Charles Shaar Murray? or `Scuse me while I kiss the sky' by David Henderson? they cover Jimi's live shows comprehensively.
Danazawa 2 months ago
I would love to slap you around the face with Jimi's big dong, but it would have decomposed by now.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Oh look, you've been thoroughly reduced to talking about "dong" in the middle of a debate about music. SHOCKER, you've given up the fight. Or should I say ATTEMPT. OK, little doggy...You may have indeed lost me w/ your forays into the habits of under-aged women. However, I'm still adept enough to recognize a white flag of surrender when I see one. Hey, it's been fun. You should do a bit of research. Perhaps in the future you won't need to talk about cock on music forums. bye
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Oh by the way in Electric Gypsy, by Harry Shapiro & Caesar Glebbeek - which I have just taken off of my bookshelf, they refer to `Radio One' and `Jimi plays Monterey' as `the diamonds in the dust for any prospective collection' thats a direct quote for you!
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
you got owned! goldtop slayed you, don't even try to talk shit about it. and everybody knows Jimi's the best.
riffwork77 2 months ago
@riffwork77 Balls!
Danazawa 2 months ago
@riffwork77 spot on riffwork,slayed is the word for today!
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@67goldtops love the name GOLDTOPS-got a few ounces in the fridge,LOL
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
Officially released material is often the material chosen to best represent an artist. If the stuff you refer to is so superior why hasnt it been released... and why did they release a BOX SET of the Winterland material. The most re-issued material in the Hendrix live archives is Winterland and Monterey... because those shows are the band at their peak.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa Winterland & Monterey are re-released for MONEY. The performances I mention, the ones YOU'VE never heard, are coveted bootlegs that the REAL Hendrix aficionados cite as the pivotal performances from his archives. I could name dozens more that I listen to on a regular basis. Perhaps you should pick up "Electric Gypsy," by Harry Shapiro & Caesar Glebbeek. That or "Black Gold," by Steven Roby. They're comprehensive in performance coverage. You clearly need the tutelage. LOL
67goldtops 2 months ago
are: ARE U FUCKING KIDDING ME U MOTHER FUCKERING PIECE OF SHIT UGLY ASSS MOTHER FUCKER BEIBER MOTHER QUEIF SMALL DICK BIG HAEAD SHIT FACE MOTHE RFUCKIN FAGGING LICK COCK SUCKER GO FUCK YOURSELF U LITTLY PIECE OF SHIT.
thedoorsdrummerboy 2 months ago
I do not think he is over rated but there are a lot of other great guitarist that contributed just as much as him. The fact is rock guitarists in general are overrated !!!! I love rock to bits and I only just started playing guitar but I can easily see that. Ever Jimi Hendrix looked up to Wes Montgomery who was a legendary Jazz guitarist.
tantrumzthedon 2 months ago
those are harsh words to say about somebody who re-invented the sound of a guitar
1badsplatterfish 2 months ago
Hendrix was a great showman, and was amazing at creating effects with his guitar, he was also a great rythmn player - but, as a soloist he was harmonically and melodically not great. His version of the Star spangled banner is one of the greatest electric guitar solos ever but it is all about sound effects and feedback, not melody... there i said it!
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa I feel you. I have similar feelings about Bob Dylan (although he technically wasn't a guitarist). Especially when you compare his song writing skills to his actual vocal skills (although he did sing decent on a couple songs, Like A Rolling Stone, being one of them)
SadisticScott 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Bullshit. You simple haven't listened to enough Hendrix to now what you're writing about. Hendrix wasn't "harmonically and melodically great," you say? Listen to his solos on May This Be Love, The Wind Cries Mary, Driving South, Bold As Love, Drifting, Night Bird Flying to name but a few. Generally those who claim Hendrix wasn't melodic all have on thing in common...Aside from what's played on FM radio, they've barely listened to him. Oh, and FYI-It's spelled RHYTHM.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops I have been listening to Hendrix for over 25 years! and I dont think there is anything I haven't heard, with the exception of some live stuff. I am not saying he isn't great, just that he has his flaws - and he certainly does not deserve instant elevation to the no. 1 spot on all of those `Best guitarist of all time polls' that he invariably gets.'
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Why are you changing the subject? The subject was not whether or not Hendrix deserves "instant elevation," whatever THAT means. The subject was YOUR having claimed that Hendrix wasn't "harmonically and melodically great." In response to that, I listed but a few tunes that clearly show the ignorance of your claim. Now you, rather than address the melodic content of the tunes I mentioned, you change the subject to Hendrix's "Instant elevation?" Yeah, nice debating skills. YAWN
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops The subject is whether Hendrix is overrated - the clue is in the title for this post if you are having trouble following! therefore the fact that he almost always comes out top on `Best ever' polls is relevant wouldn't you say? You list a few tunes that have great melodic content I agree, but enough to justify him being amongst the greatest Rock or Blues players?... I think not. However, these things are subjective and therefore only a matter of opinion.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
I was responding to the content of YOUR post, NOT the title of this vid.So no, there's no "trouble" on my part. The "trouble" is clearly on yours when your posts contain "I don't think there's anything I haven't heard, w/ the exception of some live stuff." Brilliant! That's like saying, "There's no Picasso work I haven't seen, w/ the exception of his paintings." lol. And of what relevance are "best ever" polls? Why mention those, yet not the PLAYERS who all worship Hendrix??
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Er... the content of my post was a direct response to the title of the clip! The relevance of the polls is they establish how he is perceived - as the greatest rock/pop guitar player ever, the argument is he is overrated. You mention the players who worship him - you are underlining my point about how he is perceived: as the greatest - my argument is that he isnt. Oh yeah by the way, his Blues playing is way, way behind the giants of the form: B. B. King, Albert King, Hubert Sumlin.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Man, you're simply painful. One bases the "perception" of a musician on said musician's music, not on how "polls" happen to "rate" the musician. Anyone who let's a musical "poll" shape their taste is a soft-minded clown. That you happen to think "polls" are at all relevant speaks volumes. And no, Hendrix's blues playing surely isn't "way way behind" the players you mentioned. Just listen to their respective rhythm playing. Ever hear BB King play even ONE guitar chord?? LOL
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops
To further my point, ask the PLAYERS who idolize Hendrix-Clapton, SRV, Johnny Winter, Satriani, Miles Davis, Brian May, Kirk Hammett, Mick Taylor, Duane Allman, Slash, Santana, on and on and on...Ask those guys if they're influenced by "polls" that proclaim Hendrix as the best/most influential/whatever. Ask if how "he is perceived" is due in any way to media influence. Or is their respective opinion based on Hendrix's playing & their having SEEN him live? Simple concept.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops I was basing my perception on his music, and pointing out that I think his rating in polls, or by other musicians exaggerates his stature? so congratulations on somehow extracting the opposite to my intended meaning, its great to debate something with someone who merely reinforces your argument for you. And yes, I have heard B. B. play chords but that isn't what makes him great is it - in the same way, you wouldn't listen to Miles Davis or John Coltrane to listen to them play chords.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Newsflash for you, clown. The sax & trumpet are both instruments that produce only ONE sound at a time. It's impossible to play chords. So yeah, one indeed wouldn't listen to Miles or Coltrane to hear chords. LOL. However, a guitarist's mastery of chord playing & riffwork is vital, as most players spend 90% of their time laying leads. Rare is the player who lights it upon both. As for your bit on "extracting the opposite", I have no idea what the fuck you're babbling about.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Neither instrument can play chords (they can arpeggiate the notes of a chord and therefore establish the chordal centre for the music though, which both of those artists do!) but my point was you listen to them for their harmonic and melodic genius - same with a great guitarist, Hendrix is great at this, but far, far from being the greatest... for my money he is therefore overrated. And when you resort to insults it smacks of insecurity!
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Like I said, trumpet & sax can't play chords. As for guitarists, playing chords is essential. That you mention BB King as a better blues player than Hendrix, when he clearly doesn't play rhythm, is silliness. That you then proceed by mentioning Hendrix is overrated, after having mentioned your inexperience with Hendrix's live performances, merely shows how irretrievably inept you really are. It's like attempting to critique Italian wine when you've never even tried a Barolo.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Chords, and rhythm playing are essential, Keith Richards is one of my favourite guitarists and he isn't known as a soloist, but the greatness of a player in a field like electric Blues stands on the players ability to solo - it is the ultimate expressive statement the instrument can make. I am not inexperienced with Jimi live, I own several of his best live recordings and have seen just about all the live footage around.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Incorrect. The greatness of electric blues players is predicated on their ability to play rhythm AND lead. That is why Hendrix, SRV, & Johnny Winter stand alone as THE guitarists with ability to perform both at an exceptional level. One could eliminate every solo each of those players ever recorded, yet their rhythm and riffwork alone stands on its brilliance. Listen to Hendrix's "Message to Love" from Band of Gypsys, a master-class in rhythm playing. Let's hear BB compare.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops
As for the "several of the best live Hendrix recordings," which would THOSE be??
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Band of Gypsy's (featuring Machine gun - Miles Davis's favourite Jimi track), Jimi plays Monterey, Live at Winterland, The Jimi Hendrix concerts. All great.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Your list of Hendrix's live performances is severely lacking. I'd suggest some performances for you to check, but why bother? As for the acoustic players you mentioned, none can even be mentioned w/ Hendrix for rhythmic complexity. None have the sophistication to freely incorporate octave solos like Hendrix did. Not can use chords voicings in building a melody of a song in the style of "Little Wing" or "Castles Made of Sand," Hendrix INVENTED that style of playing, period.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops oh castles made of sand, your bringing up all my favorites!
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@67goldtops No, no, no, no, no - most of the greatest electric players: B. B. and Albert King, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James did not play rhythm at all, one of the reasons for this is that they played in front of a big band, or a band with a horn section. As I said, and I dont think anyone out there would disagree the ultimate expressive statement the electric guitar can make is the solo.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Oh and you really need to do some research regarding your last comment. That you'd claim T-Bone Walker and Elmore James didn't play rhythm "at all" is as inept a comment as I've come across on youtube. Newsflash for you...T-Bone is THE godfather of rhythm playing. Just ask his ultimate protegee, Chuck Berry. T-Bone influenced chuck to the degree Chuck influenced Keith Richards. And Elmore's slide stylings are LOADED with rhythm parts. Your claims are making you look silly.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops T-Bone played rhythm but was known principally for soloing over a big band - one of his early mentors was Charlie Christian so thats not surprising. Elmore James played hardly any rhythm, he sang and played slide phrases and solos - check out his Fire and Enjoy sides for an education. You have clearly never heard of the country Blues players I mention (except R Johnson), if you had you wouldnt make such a silly statement. I would suggest listening to some music recorded before 1967!
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Oh, so now you're changing your story? First it was, "T-Bone did not play any rhythm at all." But now, after getting called out on that clownish statement, you change your claim to, "T-Bone played rhythm but was known principally for soloing over a big band." HAHAHA! Man, you're just all over the map. And yes, I'm quite familiar w/ the players you mentioned. That you think in their vocabulary of playing there exists rhythm parts as diverse & unique as Hendrix's is laughable.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Dude, quit fucking flooding my inbox with your need to argue with people.
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110
Oh it's MY need to argue?? Hello, Kettle. You're black.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops My inbox is mostly composed of you arguing with other individuals on this video.
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@67goldtops I just saw your comment on my page. I should have you know that those users posted those comments at their own will. I don't go on other pages to argue.
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110
Oh, so those people post those comments because they're so fond of you. Correct? You're as laughably boring as the players you like. Go noodle on your Jackson, you weak little child.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops I am fully aware of T-Bone's style, if you want to familarise yourself with it check out any of the many pieces of footage on Youtube, notice the extended soloing. I would recommend The Complete Imperial recordings but you will be spending all your money on Blind Blake and Rev Gary Davis albums obviously. Hendrix is overrated.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
You're fully aware of T-Bone's style, yet you wrote, "T-Bone did not play any rhythm at all." Interesting. Let's take "Stormy Monday" as one example. Pretty nifty chord progression and rhythm playing, no? LOL. SURE T-Bone "did not play any rhythm at all." SURE he didn't. When you come back, perhaps you can tell me more about how your familiarity with "Hendrix at Monterey" equals being well-versed in Hendrix's live recordings. Priceless!
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Well for starters Jimi's Monterey performance is widely regarded as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, he ever gave! The Winterland album is one of the best live recordings, and Band of Gypsy's was the one live recording he issued during his lifetime, because he thought it was one of his best. I am not charging you for educating you - just think of me as your musical teacher. By the way only 14-year old girls use abreviations like LOL and FYI.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
The "Monterey" performance is hailed due to the fact that it was Jimi's intro to mainstream America. The Winterland album is simply the weakest live release in the Hendrix catalog. BTW, you'd already mentioned those 3 selections. Why not some more esoteric choices showing his musical development? Why not the '70 Atlanta Speedway show, Newport 69, Santa Clara Fairgrounds in May '69, Denver Pop Festival in Jun '69, Temple University in May '70, etc. Not too familiar w/ those?
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops I'm not but at least i can admit it, must be the ego knocks from those magic goldies hey, LOL
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Your predictability is unfathomably boring. That you'd actually attempt to claim Monterey is "widely regarded" as one of Hendrix's best performance, if not "the greatest" points to your ineptitude. This is a conversation about playing, not stage presence. Do try to remain on topic & avoid gigs where Hendrix played w/ his teeth. DEAL? And I must admit, I'm not well-versed in the habits of 14 yr old girls. So I'll just assume your comments are drawn from personal knowledge.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops How would that point to ineptitude? Monterey is regarded as one of his greatest perfomances - fact. Also The Winterland perfomances from October 68 are regarded by Hendrix afficianados as among his finest, they feature on official live compilations more than any other performances.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
See, you're just over your head. I can go track by track and mention critique the performances on Winterland. The performances are not among the strongest of individual renditions, & the production is weak. The "Hendrix Concerts" is exceptional, but it's cherry-picked cuts. It's not entire a complete performance. What do you think of his chord solo in "Like a Rolling Stone" from Newport '69. Oh, my bad...You've never heard it. Perhaps some of your 14 yr old girls have...
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops One of the best live recordings of Hendrix I have heard is the `Radio One' album, which is not The Experience in front of an audience, but playing a live session for the BBC in 1967. Anyway I think I have proved that I know my live Hendrix and have heard many of his greatest performances... and I stand by my assertion: Jimi was great, but overrated and NOT the greatest rock/pop guitarist ever.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@Danazawa
Oh, Radio One!! How quaint! You can mention yet another OFFICIAL RELEASE!! Keep trying, little doggy!! Perhaps soon you can come up with something a bit more impressive!! Want to talk about Stockholm in '67? It's got a wonderful version of "Burning of the Midnight Lamp." Oh, my bad...Just ANOTHER performance you've not experienced...
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops I so LOVE burning of the midnight lamp
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@Danazawa overrated by whom-all the guitarists alive who deemed him the greatest ever. Man you are missing "The Power of Soul"[ a Hendrix song]& a plea not to forget that power!
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@67goldtops I LOVE that chord solo
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@67goldtops The album The Jimi Hendrix Concerts from 1982 is also regarded as one of the best of the live releases featuring shows from New York, San Diego, Winterland, Berkeley, and London's Albert Hall. Happy to take you to school!
Danazawa 2 months ago
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67goldtops 2 months ago
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@Danazawa
Like I said, all you know is what was officially released. Your knowledge of live Hendrix is as shallow & generic as your claim of T-Bone "did not play any rhythm at all." How laughable! Does it upset you now that you actually wrote that? If you DID have any knowledge of Hendrix, beyond what any clown can buy on Amazon, I'd ask for your take on his "Dolly Dagger" solo from 8/30/70. It's one of the most unique solos I've ever experienced. Well, too bad you've never heard it.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Monteray is BRILLIANT! Even Eric Burdon &the Animals did a song in tribute to that concert&like a rolling stone is awesome on that 2! If Hendrix plays betteer with his teeth than most do with aqn assembly of guitarists-more power to him. & Don't forget"With the power of soul ANYTHING is possible"
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@67goldtops So now we are into Johnny winter,one could say he is underrated! But awesome in the extreme. With all the good guitarists Danazawa mentioned how did he miss Eric Clapton? Even Mick Taylor&Keithy Richards are underrated,listen to Symphony for the devil on "Get your ya ya's out"! Peter Green is a mad electric blues player as well.Steve Hillage is inspirational&even Dave More deserves a mention in the electric blues barn! What about Jimmy Page?
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@Danazawa I've heard Keith do incredible solo's
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@67goldtops If rhythm is your thing then I suggest you invest in some country Blues, that is where the greatest rhythm playing can be found. Players like Robert Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Rev Gary Davis, and Blind Blake played with a harmonic and rhythmic sophistication and complexity that is way beyond anything Hendrix achieved.
Danazawa 2 months ago
@67goldtops BB V Jimi? Is that your mates idea of a joke? There is NO comparison
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@67goldtops Drifting&Night bird flying,more fav's
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@Danazawa Jimi's version was about melody, but his interpretation of melody was different and beyond normal...so some might not get it
mysterymediacorp 2 months ago
People who proclaim that Hendrix is over rated are predictably shredders and Eddie Van Halen fans. Shredders because they are impressed by circus acts like how fast one can play scales. EVH devotees who hate because their main man will always play second fiddle (or guitar in this case) to Jimi Hendrix, the most celebrated electric guitar player in the history of man.
DONDIVA1969 2 months ago
Hendrix was ahead of his time...but that time is in the past. There are so many guitarists alive today that are beyond Hendrix. Hendrix was a natural talent but was uneducted in so many aspects of guitar playing.
greenarcher180 2 months ago
Hendrix could play a bass line with his thumb and at the same time solo. That takes a lot of skill. He could play licks as he was bar sliding up the neck. What metal guitarist can do either? Also, listen to his intricate guitar work on little wing, castles made of sand, and angel. Those contain complex arpegiation and suspension of great chord progressions. Show me a metal, and i mean that modern screamo shit, guitarist who can do all this, and i'll agree with you
TheFORBEZZZ 2 months ago
@TheFORBEZZZ Using one's thumb for a bass note is actually easy. First of all, Metal and Screamo aren't the same thing, you fool. Secondly, you should check out Chris Broderick.
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
jimi hendrix overrated wtf? i wouldnt piss up your ass if your guts were on fire.
xxhardacexx 2 months ago
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DONDIVA1969 2 months ago
What the hell does Rolling Stone know about music ?
SilvioManfredDante85 2 months ago
Alright one, just because he didn't PLAY classical in public doesn't mean he couldn't, he just chose to do rock. He literally played a song with Clapton that made Clapton leave the stage. He was good, just because his music was simple doesn't mean he is overrated. In case you didn't notice, Mozart? Followed a formula of super easy to learn classical structure. But, his genius was in innovating and redefining how to approach simple ideas and build them together. Hendrix did that. Genius.
slayerpianoman 2 months ago
Hendrix was YEARS ahead of his time. How could you think he's over rated? In my opinion he's under rated.
Tbroman 2 months ago
Let me ask you this Why do you think jimi hendrix is overrated? i understand you are entitled to your own opinion and taste but i never understand why people state this he was a very influencial rock guitarist, a million guys like me that sat around being mesmerized as we listened to are you experienced, axis bold as love, electric ladyland. Now i know their are a million guitarist that could play circles around hendrix, but being a great guitarist doesnt always have to be about speed
cowbelltell 2 months ago
The creative ability of Jimmy Hendrix was way ahead of his time, I totally disagree. He spoke thru his guitar. Look what he did with the Star Spangled Banner. What an incredible creative achievement. I am still blown away today when I hear it.He truly stands among the best of all time. His ability to create with the guitar was pure genius. I lived thru it man.
gombet 2 months ago
Hendrix Was A Guitar God ,Period END Of Story
Thumbs Up If You Agree
pupu562 2 months ago
I think the little snotbag cocksuckers who trash unquestioned icons for the sake of attention should be held in high esteem. As little snotbag cocksuckers . . . .
chiron8839 2 months ago
its stupid to beat the dead horse on "who is best" blah blah blah ok?...i dont care what shredder you listen to if its malmsteen, satriani, darrell, eddie van halen, slash.. anyone who knows anything about rock guitar will acknowledge jimi hendrix as the best, period. im not going to include classical players b/c we're not talking classical music.
gkfcarsnev 2 months ago
sorry, but i can't explain to you why jimi is special. that something, as a guitarist, you might/should figure out on your own. he's not overrated.
erasedbythesun 2 months ago
is a singer too..
janiakowska 2 months ago
he found the perfect mix between skill and songwriting. not many even realize this talk to any pro they will NEVER say a bad word about hendrix. go trash slash or something you moron
lambgtr7 2 months ago
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lambgtr7 2 months ago
Someone has apparently never listened to music before.
Idiot.
CUNITJUDGE420 2 months ago
I think someone who says Jimi hendrix is the best guitarrist ever is a moron, i am not as good no, he influenced me allot, i love his music and playing, but man he was really good at the time now he isnt.
jamirosmajicrocks 2 months ago
@jamirosmajicrocks How the hell can he be good then and not now when he hasn't even been alive?
HypersonicTrtl 2 months ago
@HypersonicTrtl no i mean he still sounds good today, but if het was alive today he couldnt compete with todays guitarists.
jamirosmajicrocks 2 months ago
@jamirosmajicrocks Which guitarist have past Jimi's creativity and skill level ?
mysterymediacorp 2 months ago
Underrated compare to who? Dude's a legend, and changed completely, the way that electric guitar was played as of 67-70, everything that came after him were great guitarist who looked to him. The greatest guitarist in the world (the ones you probably consider to be better than hindrex) would ALL disagree with you in your assertion. Im willing to bet a lot of money on that, hendrix is the epicenter, if you dont know that, you dont know rock music, hard rock, metal, grunge, grage etc...
UtopiaMinor666 2 months ago
YOU COULD'NT EVEN HOLD JIMI'S GUITAR PICK, IT'S WAY TOO HEAVY FOR YOU THAT IS FOR CERTAIN.
josephgatlin 2 months ago
heck, you say you're only 21..if that's really the case, that explains what might be your point of reference. I think I'll side with Clapton, Beck, Trower, Shepherd and even that thug looking Slash on this. Hendrix = the most innovative guitar player to grace our fair planet.
blues12003 2 months ago
@blues12003 And just how is that so? Hundreds of years worth of Classical, Spanish, and Folk styles of guitar are useless? Need I mention Metal and Jazz, which are both way more complex than Rock could ever be?
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110
Who said history was useless? Not I. If I can't feel something from the music I don't waste my time or the artists. You know you are vastly outnumbered on this one, but of course, entirely entitled to your opinion even if the number of people that agree with you can be counted on one hand.
blues12003 2 months ago
@blues12003 How can Hendrix be the most innovative or the best, considering so many other guitarists?
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 Dude, your entire argument is based in retospect, becuase im certain you are comparing hendrix to modern guitarist (which would be foolish). Hendrix is not the "best" in retrospect, but thats quite easy to say since he died 40 yrs ago. Now he was the begining of what you come to refer to as metal, and he loved jazz, incorporated it into many songs. He's the most innovative becuase without him EVH or Malmsteen wouldnt be here. He started it, those two guys kept it going and more.
UtopiaMinor666 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 cuz he did what none had done before him. I agree that there are a LOT more advanced players today, but then have in mind that Jimi died at 27. If he had lived today with the technology we have today i bet he would've turned the world upside down with his music. Even more than he did. Do you think David Gilmour is overrated as well? Just cuz he don't use the most advanced technique and the fanciest scales?
thefatmuff 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 Hendrix was just ranked as the number one guitarist by rolling stones magazine in their recent issue of the hundred greatest guitarist of all time. So despite what you think you may about the greatest guitarist I think their opinion is more valid than yours.
olddeath2 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 because he is dumbass
dirtyxmexican 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 You are the biggest dumbass ever. Jimi was the most innovative and best guitarist because he was years ahead of his time. He invented great guitar solos and great rhythmic songs. Jimi was a whole different bread than say the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and other bands from that time. Its funny you think shit metal is better than this. Experience Jimi Hendrix for real.
nukinfuts1000 2 months ago
@nukinfuts1000 So, hundreds of years of other musical styles are nothing compared to Rock music? One of the simplest styles to play...
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 maybe because all those other great guitarist said Jimmy is the greatest, do you know better than all of those other legendary guitarist who agree that Jimi is the greatest of all time ?
mysterymediacorp 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 why is he a huge guitar virtuoso then?
mark952a 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 oh yeah, you haven't named someone who's better than Jimi...why ?! because you can't
mysterymediacorp 2 months ago
@mysterymediacorp I can name alot of people better than Hendrix...
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 but you didn't name any because you know you can't ,without everyone laughing
mysterymediacorp 2 months ago
@mysterymediacorp Yngwie Malmsteen, Nicolo Paganini, Dave Mustaine, Chris Broderick, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, Randy Rhoads, Paco De Lucia, John Petrucci, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins, Django Reinhardt, etc.
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 Eddie Hazel was even better than all the people you listed (Eddie's the only guitarist who could ever hold a candle to Jimi). Also like the other guy pointed out, Jimi is such a huge virtuoso to everyone..including all those guys you just named- WHY ??
mysterymediacorp 2 months ago
@mysterymediacorp Eddie Hazel is nothing compared to the guitarists I've listed. Every player that I listed is miles ahead of Jimi in terms of every aspect of playing.
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 How come you haven't answered the questioned - Why is Jimi a huge virtuoso with everyone ...including most of those you've named ?
mysterymediacorp 2 months ago
@mysterymediacorp
Exactly! Isn't it funny? This list of players, SRV, Miles Davis, Townshend, Vernon Ried, Kirk Hammett, Duane Allman, Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Johnny Winter, Vai, ON AND ON AND ON...All of these players love the playing and composing of Hendrix. Yet this total clown who created this video REALLY believe HE is right and THEY are wrong. What brilliance on his part!
67goldtops 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110 Like mysterymediacorp said you can't name ANY &YOU STILL DIDN'T, a bunch of nobodies. Randy roads,ur joking? Toni Iommi would eat his guitar for breakfast!
dimethaltryptamine1 2 months ago
@dimethaltryptamine1 Randy RHOADS is a legend. Every guitar player I listed is miles beyond Hendrix in terms of musicianship and skill.
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110
Sure they are. And their musicianship and skill allows them to create utterly forgettable music, appreciated only by the "techniqueophiles" like you.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops You are so close-minded, it's unreal. Every song by Hendrix, except a selct few, have a funky-Rock vibe.
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110
Angel, Little Wing, May This Be Love, Castle Made of Sand, One Rainy Wish, Hey Baby, Electric Ladyland, 1983, Burning of the Midnight Lamp, Rainy Day Dream away, etc, etc. Just a few off the top of my head that defy your silly description. Oh and there's your boy Yngwie, who I first saw live and was already totally bored with before YOU were even born...Yep, STILL playing sweeps...EVERY piece he's ever written has been of the same CLASSICAL vibe. NO exceptions!
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Classical has more musical value than Hendrix's SHIT ever will.
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
@rockandroll1110
More "musical value." Please clearly define the criteria by which one establishes "musical value," along with your sources of proof.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops Other than laying the foundation for which all other forms of Western music can be transcribed and explained... Gee, I don't know...
rockandroll1110 2 months ago
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@rockandroll1110
"Other than laying the foundation for which all other forms of Western music can be transcribed and explained... Gee, I don't know..."
Is THAT your answer?? Try again. THAT isn't even a complete sentence. For someone who value technique and formula, that sure was an incompetent attempt. I'm looking for irrefutable PROOF that "classical has more musical value than Hendrix's SHIT ever will. "
TRAY AGAIN.
67goldtops 2 months ago
@67goldtops "TRAY AGAIN." Enough said.
rockandroll1110 1 month ago
@rockandroll1110
Actually, it's pretty FAR from enough said. Want to know why that is? Because you STILL haven't answered the question. Why is it that in a THREE YEAR SPAN, Hendrix left a recording legacy that is more prolific than Marty's entire recording career? Let's see how much longer you can duck the question...
67goldtops 1 month ago
@67goldtops You're so full of bias. I have already explained how Friedman is better.
rockandroll1110 1 month ago
@rockandroll1110
Asking for your opinion on who's "better" was not the question. The question, ON MORE FUCKING TIME, was this...
How is it that Hendrix, in a three year span, wrote, played, and recorded more music than Marty has in his lifetime? Understand the question yet? Or should I repeat it yet fucking again? You fucking clown. ANSWER THE QUESTION.
67goldtops 1 month ago
@67goldtops You fucking fool.... I have already answered your damn question. Seriously, do you have nothing better to do than come back to this video and bitch?
rockandroll1110 1 month ago
@rockandroll1110
No, you have NOT answered the question. My contention is that the you like technical players who spend their time & effort on the instrument perfecting physical manipulations required to play the instrument. Whereas Hendrix was too busy CREATING something unique each time he touched the guitar to care about say, perfecting right hand technique. If I'm wrong, why is it that Hendrix wrote, played & recorded more material in 3 years than Marty's entire career?
67goldtops 1 month ago
@rockandroll1110
WELL??
67goldtops 1 month ago
@67goldtops Piss off. You're obviously too close-minded.
rockandroll1110 3 weeks ago
@rockandroll1110
Right. I'm close-minded. That's why the diversity of music on my favorites page is beyond what your teeny-bopper ass has even experienced. But oh, why the avoidance? You typically at least offer a retort, misguided as they may be. However, you STILL haven't answered the fucking question, have you?? You STILL can't offer an explanation as to why Hendrix wrote, played, and recorded more music in a 3 year span than the clowns YOU like have in their lifetimes.
67goldtops 3 weeks ago
@67goldtops A teeny-bopper is an individual that likes pop "musicians" such as Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift, you dumbass. I've already given you an answer, yet you refuse to accept it.
rockandroll1110 2 weeks ago