Jimi Hendrix
Latest about Jimi Hendrix

Buddy Guy on the warning he gave Jimi Hendrix before he went into the British blues clubs
By Phil Weller published
The pair became great friends, but there was one key difference in their approach to the electric blues

Little Feat’s Lowell George on how he lost 20 guitars in record time — and the unknown guitarist who made Jimi Hendrix stop playing and listen
By Dan Kening published
The slide guitar hero told us about the dangers of playing in Los Angeles, and why he always bought his Fender Strats unmodified, right off the wall

Why a mid-priced and “ugly” Mexican Strat is causing a stir at Norman’s Rare Guitars
By Phil Weller published
This limited-edition Jimi Hendrix tribute model bears a striking Ultraviolet finish that will put off most buyers — until they plug the guitar in and play it

Buddy Guy’s wild tales about Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King and the Bassman that got left on the runway
By Jimmy Leslie published
At nearly 90, Guy has seen and performed with some of guitar's greatest in blues and rock, and experienced the crazy ups and downs of touring

David Gilmour on his early adventures seeing — and mixing sound for — his idol, Jimi Hendrix
By Christopher Scapelliti published
A Hendrix devotee, Gilmour helped operate the PA system for Hendrix's performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival

John McLaughlin on his “disaster” jam session with Jimi Hendrix
By Phil Weller published
The pair jammed into the small hours, with McLaughlin playing a less-than-ideal guitar for the spot

“When I was making effects for Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix, I was one of their best-kept secrets” — Roger Mayer
By Art Thompson published
The inventor described in detail how he crafted effects for Page and Hendrix based on their needs

“I don't think Jimi Hendrix was a guitarist. Eric Clapton is excessively tedious.” Robert Fripp on his 1960s contemporaries — and the one guitarist he thought was fun
By Phil Weller published
With news that a new King Crimson album is in the works, Fripp's past comments highlight the left-field ideas that make him an original
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!


