Jimi Hendricks, an extraordinary guitarist who was born November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington. Hendrix was one of the most influential musicians in the music world. He took music places that no one could. Jimi Hendrix was one of the most exciting and creative guitar players ever. He mixed Blues and Rock & Roll together to create some of the utmost unique music ever played. While Hendricks was only famous for four years, the impact he left on the music industry would last a lifetime. Hendricks style was like no other musicians; he had shocking guitar techniques, such as playing with his teeth, behind his back, and without touching the strings, all were talents that surprised his audiences, and contributed to his reputation as an artist. Amazingly, he also played his Fender Stratocaster upside down to accommodate his left-hand.
Hendricks love for playing a guitar started early as a child, growing up he used a broom to show his interest in playing the guitar. It was not long after his father recognized his love for playing and so he went out and bought Hendricks a guitar. After going to see Elvis in concert he was even more motivated, Hendricks career actually started off by touring with Blues, Rhythm and Blues bands in the South long before becoming famous. He also enrolled in the military and struggled to find himself. Due to an injury, that Hendricks sustained while in the military he was medically discharged which allowed him to work on his music career even more. Hendricks met many in the music industry and had the pleasure to work with some of them but more importantly, he was soaring in his own career. Hendrix expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas where no musician had ever ventured before...
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...that same mentor to many others. Hendricks and his quick life to fame led him to make bad decisions by getting into drugs, which cost him his life. However, he was able to do what he had enjoyed doing since he was a young child. Losing him at such a young age was tragic, especially since it was at the prime of his career. One must think how much more this successful young talented guitar player had to offer his fans. In fact one of Hendricks quotes was, “When I die, I want people to just play my music, go wild and freak out, do anything they want to do."– Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix dreams, determination, and his guitar have left a star in the Native American Heritage. The Jimi Hendrix Experience became one of most popular and highest grossing touring acts in the world, and the impact of his brief but impressive music career on popular music continues to live on by many.
... around famous band. They were an icon to the U.S by trying to send a message in their music that says drugs aren't bad, to the people. Jerry Garcia was a main part in this band and they wouldn't have been this successful without him. The Grateful Dead made rock and roll history from all of these points.
Jerry Garcia’s life was filled with wonderful things, many of which he never expected in the first place. After an almost fatal heroin overdose in 1986, “ Garcia philosophically stated, ‘ I’m 45 years old, I’m ready for anything, I didn’t even plan on living this long so all this shit is just add-on stuff.’ ” (“Garcia”) This attitude shows why Garcia did all of the things he did and even how some of them came about. Garcia, who “functioned as the preeminent pied piper of the rock era,” led a life of great artistic ability which he used in many ways(“Grateful Dead_ Rockhall”).
There have been many bigshot artists that have gone down in music history over the years. One man in particular, however, will forever be known all over the world for his famous works and amazing stage performances. This man is none other than the one and only Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix altered the style of rock and roll during the late 60’s early 70’s and is widely considered one of the most influential guitar players amongst the music world to this day.
Billie Holiday was an African-American jazz singer and songwriter.Billie Holiday was the biological child of Sadie Fagan and Clarence Holiday. Sadie was thirteen when she had Billie. At the same time, Clarence was an irresponsible father who did not care about his daughter's Billie. From Billie's early life, she grew up in a broken family. In other word, she had no father to support throughout her childhood and her mother who was struggling financially as a teen mom that often neglect the time to take care of Billie. Therefore, Billie's childhood was missing love from both parents. Aside from that, Billie traveled from place to place along with her mother in order to survive. For example, Billie's mother worked as a server on the passenger railroad. Holiday was take care by her half-sister aunt named Martha Miller. Holiday was frequently running away from school. As a result of that, she was sent to the House of the Good Shepherd for nine months starting from March 19, 1925.Later on, she was released on October 3, 1925 to her mother who had opened a restaurant called East Side Grill. As a young girl, she did not receive much of formal school and Holiday was forced to drop out of school at the age of eleventh. Holiday's mom discovered that her neighbor named Wilbur Rich was raping her daughter's Billie. Once again, Billie was placed to the House of the Good Shepeard in protective custody as a state witness in the rape case. She was then released in 1927 and worked as an errand in a brothel. One year later, Billie's mother moved on New York City to find a better job as a prostitute in Harlem. On 1929, Billie also moved to Harlem to become a prostitute. Billie was fourteen when she was prostitute for $5 per client. Unfortunately, the...
and the people around him. His mother did not even care enough to keep his birth
The Life of Billy Joel Billy Joel was born on May 9, 1949 in Bronx, New York. He moved at the age of four to a small town on Long Island. This is where at the ripe age of four he discovered the art of music. Originally a classical music fan, Billy Joel honed his skills with classical piano training. This undoubtedly has had a major influence on his life and certainly his music.
Hendrix was quoted to have said "Then you'll never hear surf music again," after hearing that Dale had been diagnosed with a possibly terminal case of colon cancer. (Dale) Dale is often credited as being one of the pioneering guitarists to use non-Western modes in his compositions. This would go on to influence many guitarist writing darker material to employ these scales to bring a darker sound to their compositions, specifically in heavy metal and hard rock
Neil Young, who grew up in Ontario, Canada, was drawn into music at a very early age, and throughout his teens he played in several bands and was a mainstay at local folk clubs (Macnie, 2001). He started to build a respectable enough reputation, but didn’t hit upon any commercial recognition until he joined Buffalo Springfield, a band that also featured Stephen Stills, who would become a well-known singer-songwriter in his own right. While perhaps not attaining the success they deserved in term...
Robert quit school as a teen and started working in the cotton fields. Robert left that life to travel and play his music. He began to play the guitar around the age of fifteen. Famous blues men; Charlie Patton and Willie Brown influenced Johnson when he was young. At age 17, Robert married Virginia Travis.
Jimi is today acknowledged as a musical intellectual. He is highly recognized for his precision and speed while playing his music. He did not care what kind of feedback he got whether it was negative or positive, all Jimi wanted to do was play his music the way he wanted. He created his music as one of the melodic elements and people went crazy for him and his ability to play, sing and dance all at the same time. As a rock singer and guitarist, Jim Hendrix won several awards for being a major contribution to rock music during his time. It is widely agreed that he was among one of the most influential musicians in the history of rock music. As the star of the rock music during his time, Jimi did not just play music but improved the image of rock music as well. While it is the dream of every artist to make a contribution throughout his or her work and performances, not all of them were successfully able to make their dreams to come true. Through Jimi’s singing and performances, he is today acknowledged for the impact that he had on the rock music we now have today. Some of his major contributions to rock music are that he improved the styles that were used to play a guitar by flipping the music upside down as well as
Music was always a long-time love for Johnson. Although Johnson did not appear to bear the gift of a talented guitar musician, the legendary Eddie "Son" House taught him to play when he was a teenager. House taught Johnson not only the basics of blues guitar but many other things that Johnson would use throughout his career. House became a role model for Johnson and he encouraged Johnson to take his music seriously and to achieve his dream of becoming a professional musician.
Some people are born to become legends, Bruce Springsteen is one of them. From the second he was born and through his younger years everyone knew he was destined for something bigger than a regular nine to five life, they just didn’t realize the magnitude of what was to come. Born into a all around food middle-class family, no on in that house hold even Bruce, didn’t realize that within fifty years he would reach living legend status. Also have a title of one of the best musicians to every live. After working hard at what he loves, Bruce has become known as a musical hero and inspiration to his fans and fellow musicians. With his deep lyrics, amazing stage presence, incredible guitar skills, and his passion, he is an untouchable force in the music industry. Using his lyrics to vent his emotions and past, but to also add awareness to social issues around the world. Bruce and his love for music affected him his whole life, and has shaped into what he is today. His music now affects the world. His music has truly changed the world (musically and socially) forever.
Hiram “Hank” Williams, third child of Lon and Lillie Williams, was born on September 17, 1923 in Mount Olive, Alabama near Georgiana. Hank was raised by his mother because his father was in a veteran’s hospital most of his childhood. Hank’s childhood was shaped by a spinal condition called spina bifida so he could not play sports or do regular activities with the other children. Perhaps his inability to do normal activities sparked his interest in music. Hank got his first guitar at eight years old (Harden).
After leaving the army, Hendrix began working as a session guitarist under the persona “Jimmy James.” Hendrix landed multiple gigs with big acts, such as Tina Turner, Sam Cooke, and the Isley Brothers just to name a few. Hendrix thereafter formed his own band, “Jimmy James and the Blues Flames”, changing his role from backup guitarist to the spotlight of lead guitar. Throughout 1965 and 1966, his band played at different venues in Greenwich Village, at one point, meeting and conversing with “Animals’” bassist Chas Chandler, who later signed Hendrix to an agreement to form a new band in London. First changing Hendrix’s persona to “Jimi,” Chandler assembled Hendrix, drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding to form the Jimi Hendrix Experience, which quickly became the talk of London in the fall of 1966. The first single released by The Experience, “Hey Joe,” sat in the UK charts for ten weeks, capping out at No. 6. “Hey Joe” was quickly followed by the release of their first full-length album, “Are You Experienced,” an artistic, psychedelic compilation of music fueled by voices of a generation. “Are You Experienced” remains one of the best-selling albums of all time, featuring hits like “Purple Haze,” and “Foxy Lady”. The Jimi Hendrix Experience was astoundingly successful in Britain, however, they were an even bigger success in America. After performing at the Monterey International Pop Festival, The Jimi Hendrix
The Rolling Stones are one of the most well known hard rock bands. They have a distinctive history that separates them from other similar rock bands. Their unique sound formed the basis of rock and roll. The band had a huge influence on British music through things such as their fashion, fusion of obscure genres, and attitude. Over the course of the last fifty years, The Rolling Stones unique history, sound, and overall look still has an influence on modern British bands.