The Jimi Effect Pt 3
To gain an insight into which of the many sides of Hendrix’s extraordinary range of styles and moods made the most impact on our illustrious group of players, Question 3 is, of course:
What’s your favourite Hendrix moment, and why?
JAN AKKERMAN
I still like Hey Joe, Spanish Castle Magic, etc, but I heard some experimental stuff which was pretty out as well. All in all he was one of the greatest artists in any scene.
JENNIFER BATTEN
My favourite Hendrix moment was going to a double or triple bill movie of all Hendrix films. It was total immersion when I was a young teen. My parents wouldn’t let me go see him live at my age, when my sisters went and saw a double bill with Jimi and Joplin. So it was as close as I could get. I’m sure that was a chunk of inspiration that pushed my desire along to continue down the guitar rabbit hole.
JOE BONAMASSA
Jimi at Monterey... Black 1965 Fender Strat, a Marshall stack and a blackface Fender Showman amp covering Bob Dylan’s Like A Rolling Stone. A life-changing moment for those lucky enough to witness it in person,
