Shawn Lane talks about Jimi Hendrix

Here Shawn Lane talks about Jimi Hendrix, at a clinic at Memphis Guitars, Memphis, TN, on the 10th of October 1992.




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You can read back through litterally hundreds of cool and very informative posts at the Shawn Lane Yahoo group (dating back to 1999) here :
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/shawnlane/
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http://www.voy.com/88684/
and
http://www.voy.com/88684/1/

Thanks to Mick for supporting Shawn over the years, as well as taping (and organising the taping of) many of Shawn's shows!


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[kimmedavid]

@Whackooyzero Hendrix technique was uniqe no one can play like him ...Its not like shredding that you can learn , you cant learn hendrix style because he had an special spirit ,like shawn said ,and thats true , if you dont feel a thing if you listen to hendrix soulful guitar playing , i feel sorry for you ;)

[foottothenuts]

@kimmedavid You're obviously a total noob, and not a Shawn Lane fan. So why are you here?

"Feeling" and "spirit" are completely subjective and intangible things. "playing 30notes in 10seconds" is something measurable and tangible. Being able to do advanced techniques and play lots of different styles means that you PLAY guitar better than someone else.

Jimi's "soul" came from him bending notes a lot. And all it means is that you enjoy his music more than the other mentioned guitarists.

[Whackooyzero]

@flipadiddle Well it's nice you feel that way. Look, I didn't want to get into some ridiculously long argument about Hendrix, I just occasionally get tired of the endless praise. But you know what, it doesn't matter because I'm not interested in going over this for all eternity. I don't like Hendrix that much, because his music doesn't do anything for me emotionally but if it does for everyone else I suppose I can't do anything about it. Just listen to whatever you want and I'll do the same.

[flipadiddle]

@Whackooyzero you're not going to be able to logic your way into a coherent argument against jimi. there is no question that he was a limited musician. couldn't read music, and probably had only an extremely limited knowledge of theory, ie modes, etc. the point is, that like all other timeless musicians, he transcended his limitations and made incredible music. also, lets not forget that even though you can't measure groove, jimi surely had more pocket than marty fucking friedman. christ.

[MensaJeff]

C'mon you guys, quit pickin' on each other. It's like Dickey Betts says here..."we don't keep score"...

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[MikeyIV]

Damn no one gives respect to the classical guitar, the most technically demanding art. But Jimi is my favorite rock guitarist no doubt...

[joeylodes]

i don't understand how anyone who picks up an instrument called a guitar could EVER slag on a man called Jimi Hendrix

[HotRodSixString]

The only reason some people say anything bad is that there a a few recordings where he was high or drunk and having a bad night . For the most part he was ahead of his time .

[TangerineGroovin]

HEDRIX = BEST EVER

LANE= MOST FAVE

[MrTooz3]

@Whackooyzero Or simply STFU and go away with your stupendously idiotic view and opinion. But, so long as your reply, I will make sure to respond back every F**ing time!

So before you reply "oh you're just a drummer" blah blah... Drummers like to play against GREAT guitarists, lead on lead almost. Hendrix/Mitchell, Clapton/Baker, Beck/Apice, Lifeson/Peart, etc.. and Marty does NOT inspire that - I listened and played to his discography to see if he was worthy!

EPIC = La Villa Strangiato!!!

[MrTooz3]

So my issue with you since response #1 is that you state a stupid argument (Jimi overrated, Marty better), and that you fail to show the proper respect to a LEGENDARY musicion, that changed the face of music, with his sound and techniques that he created. Drummer or guitarist is doesn't matter, I'm a musician and FAN of all great guitarists, drummers, bass players, singers, etc... when you show the proper respect to Hendrix, then I'll STFU!!!

[MrTooz3]

@Whackooyzero Sound effects PRE- effects days that Jimi created, and whammy bar mastery (like he also does with the wha wha) that are part of Jimi's SOUND/TECHNIQUES. Escapism sounds like a poor man's Pink Floyd song. SSB is ICONIC, LEGENDARY. Good or bad, it showed the world what the guitar could really do, and that was expanded upon since then. For example, EVH's ERUPTION!

One more analogy. Hendrix = Babe Ruth, legend will NEVER die. Marty is more like Bucky F-ing Dent!