THE MAN! defining Jimmy is like defining the sky-no words are adequate, there are so many shades and nuances to his work and being. Hendrix paid his dues backing a number of acts (Little Richard chief among them)) constantly being coached to "tone down" as not to steal the show. Old timers looked down on this "kid" saying he had no finesse and was bound to go nowhere

Jimmy for beginners

the quaintessential AX MASTER Jimmy's play ranges from bombastic to feather lite. The love he had for the AX is apparent in every song he recorded. As a showman he "put the bitch on the street" as a man he was "married to it" as a lover he "loved" it, and as a MASTER of the AX he set a an example that continues to inspire!

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