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How Jimi Hendrix inspired Duane Allman — and why his blues trio never came to fruition
By Phil Weller published
Hendrix left a lasting impression on the slide guitar maestro, but soon learned his calling was far from power trios

Jimi Hendrix bandmates Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding sue Sony over lost royalties
By Phil Weller published
The pair signed away the rights to their music in the 1970s, but London’s High Court has allowed their lawsuit to continue

How a 20-year-old hot-shot guitarist convinced Eric Clapton to switch to Fender Strats
By Phil Weller published
Having made his name with the Gibson brand in the mid to late 1960s, Clapton made the dramatic switch in the ‘70s and hasn’t looked back since

Billy Gibbons explains the role Cream and Jimi Hendrix played in the creation of ZZ Top
By Phil Weller published
The fuzz blues icon was pushing a psychedelic sound when the opportunity to tour with Hendrix shaped the future of the Texan trio

Zakk Wylde reveals the origins of the first riff he wrote for Ozzy Osbourne
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist also names some of his favorite Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee tunes from their Ozzy eras

Vernon Reid on the one Hendrix song that doesn’t get the credit its due
By Phil Weller published
The Living Colour guitarist has praised a side of the virtuoso that many overlook

“Sometimes you are going to be so frustrated you'll hate the guitar." Jimi Hendrix shares his struggles in a 1968 Guitar Player interview
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
Hendrix also discussed problems with his Stratocaster and band mates and offered advice for young musicians

"Wait a minute – that's the guy that plays guitar with his teeth!" Watch the new official mini-documentary that captures the seven crazy nights the Jimi Hendrix Experience spent opening for the Monkees
By Tom Poak published
Experience Hendrix has made a short documentary with archive interviews with Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding and Micky Dolenz about the Jimi Hendrix Experience's explosive few gigs with the Monkees

"Advice? Sometimes you are going to be so frustrated you want to give up – you’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded.” Jimi Hendrix talks technique, songwriting, making records and more in this 1968 Guitar Player interview
By Guitar Player Staff published
Electric Ladyland was released 25 October 1968. Guitar Player interviewed Jimi Hendrix shortly before the album's release...
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