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James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music". Read more on Last.fm
Is this record in the Library of Congress? It should be. Oh, to have been in the audience that night. This is best served loud, on the screened porch at one of those parties in the deep, sticky heat of the Southern summer. Only that kind of heat can contextualize the way these grooves cook. Dig it.