Jimi Hendrix Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the twentieth century, Jimi Hendrix pioneered the explosive popularity of the electric guitar. Hendrix's combined fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical sound. Because he was unable to read or write music, it is amazing that Jimi Hendrix's rise in the music took place in just four years. His unique musical language continues to influence a whole host of …
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…support of his family and original studio engineer Eddie Kramer on the 1997 release First Rays Of The New Rising Sun. From demo recordings to finished masters, Jimi Hendrix generated a stunning collection of songs over the course of his Four year career. The music of Jimi Hendrix influenced blues, ballads, rock, R&B, and jazz, therefore making Jimi Hendrix one of the most popular figures in the history of rock music and the electric guitar.