If you could bring a dead rock star back to life

[bwrenhewmach]

I have never noticed this before but that Jimi Hendrix clip that Tom Posted. Jimi phrases his lyrics just like Bob Dylan. I guess I was always so messed up back then to notice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf-Mtd2A1DI

[kouly]

Your right Elser, if only! Some artists do not know when to call it a day. It is funny that your career does take off a bit here in Las Vegas when you die. Shoot, Elvis and Marilyn have been in numerous shows since their deaths! Come to think of it, Morrison was just here with the Doors, so either Vegas is very popular with tribute bands or I am in Hell with all these artists. That would explain the 120 degree heat.

[ggalen]

Here is a YouTube clip that shows some very clear shots of Jimi Hendrix's fretting hand and technique.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjOQ9r35uiU

[tomaragon]

Glen:Thanks for posting that clip.The entire set of Jimi at Woodstock is available on two discsHereThere is also on the discs, another view from onstage shot in black and white.For all of you fans of Little Wing here is a tutorial from Andy Aledort who gets it about 95% correct.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN1RAgdF8ngHe also has 2 DVD tutorials that show you how to play both albums, Are You Experienced and Axis Bold as love!Good Stuff 4 sure!

[prez]

Well Hendrix is definitely up there. But since my roots are in soul and R&B, I'd say Donny Hathaway would be on the top of that list. He only touched the surface the little while he was here and was just getting started before he passed away. Unbelievable voice and multi-instrumentalist. He and Stevie inspire and influence me greatly, musically and otherwise. You may have heard this song and if not, take a listen:A Song For YouBlessings.

[ggalen]

PREZ,Great voice. Great style. Really nice touch on the piano.And Leon Russell sure wrote a great song there, as well.

[drew]

Jul 22, 2008, 2:12pm, ernstinen wrote:Re: JimiI don't have the talent in my whole body that Hendrix had in his thumb --- but here's as close as I ever got to his magical sound.This was my '63 Strat through, I believe, a Marshall JCM-800. --- I faded this in right before the final guitar solo on a song of mine entitled "When You Talk To Me":http://www.box.net/shared/6tb984sowwClose, but no cigar! Ern I liked it Ern, you're a real headbanger.

[davekershaw]

Jul 23, 2008, 4:38pm, ggalen wrote:Here is a YouTube clip that shows some very clear shots of Jimi Hendrix's fretting hand and technique.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjOQ9r35uiUAnother great clip Glenn.That thumb is almost on the high E at times!

[ernstinen]

Jul 24, 2008, 6:16am, drew wrote:I liked it Ern, you're a real headbanger. Thanks, Drew! I WAS a real headbanger --- I've mellowed a bit with time. You wouldn't believe how loud that Marshall was on that track! It was about ready to explode. --- I believe I used a delay, flanger, and a ProCo Rat. I also used a Cry Baby alot, but not on that solo. Also, I put in a Seymour Duncan Hot Rail as the bridge pickup. Still have the original pickup, though (locked in a vault. ).I still have my '63 Strat, but the Marshall only sounded good when turned up to "11" --- So I finally found the "holy grail" in amplification: A Soldano (Clapton uses 'em). Best amp I've ever owned!Ern

[allends]

Jul 24, 2008, 10:04am, ernstinen wrote:So I finally found the "holy grail" in amplification: A Soldano (Clapton uses 'em). Best amp I've ever owned!Ern Too bad the modeled Soldano emulations I have tried sound like crap. It's hard for me to get a handle on how it must feel (and sound ) to be plugged into one of those beauties. -Al