The Electric Guitar was invented in the early 1900’s. It was the new kind of guitar which sound through an amplifier, which is powered by electricity. Many brands soon made electric guitars of their own to sell, brands such as Gibson, Fender, Martin, etc. They had made electric guitars with a distinct style and sound. Some were common and affordable and some were expensive and rare. Many famous acclaimed bands and musicians had played the electric guitar and had their career and made lots of money. Bands such as ZZ Top, ACDC, The Beetles, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Journey, etc. Musicians such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix,
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He didn’t live a long life but he did become famous real quick, especially in London where he first got discovered. He first was a guitar player for a band called blue flames and played at Greenwich Village Coffeehouse, which was located in New York, but they only wanted him to play covers of other famous musicians, yet everyone was amazed of his unique guitar playing skills, (www.biography.com, 2016). Soon he was recognized by Chass Chandler, who used to be in the band “Animals”. Chass took him to London and soon became his manager. Soon, in the year 1966, Chass has developed a band called the Jimi Hendrix Experience, with Jimi Hendrix himself, Joel Redding as the bass player and Mitch Mitchell who was on drums. Together they became a three man band, (www.biography.com, 2016). In London and the U.S., the Jimi Hendrix experience was a sensation to thousands of people. In just 4 years into his career, Jimi Hendrix just became one of the most Iconic musicians of the 60’s. He did crazy things while playing in concerts and different night clubs, (www.biography.com, 2016). He played the guitar on the back of his neck, he played with his teeth, and set his guitar on fire. More and more people heard about their band and wanted to see them perform their songs such as “The Wind Cries Mary”, “Hey Joe”, “Purple Haze”, “Foxy Lady”, and much more. Jimi was also well known for playing the star spangled banner in the Woodstock festival in August 1969, (www.biography.com, 2016). The band released many albums such as “Axis: Bold as love” and “Electric Lady” became major hits which led him to being superstars in London. Jimi soon started to
He didn’t live a long life but he did become famous real quick, especially in London where he first got discovered. He first was a guitar player for a band called blue flames and played at Greenwich Village Coffeehouse, which was located in New York, but they only wanted him to play covers of other famous musicians, yet everyone was amazed of his unique guitar playing skills, (www.biography.com, 2016). Soon he was recognized by Chass Chandler, who used to be in the band “Animals”. Chass took him to London and soon became his manager. Soon, in the year 1966, Chass has developed a band called the Jimi Hendrix Experience, with Jimi Hendrix himself, Joel Redding as the bass player and Mitch Mitchell who was on drums. Together they became a three man band, (www.biography.com, 2016). In London and the U.S., the Jimi Hendrix experience was a sensation to thousands of people. In just 4 years into his career, Jimi Hendrix just became one of the most Iconic musicians of the 60’s. He did crazy things while playing in concerts and different night clubs, (www.biography.com, 2016). He played the guitar on the back of his neck, he played with his teeth, and set his guitar on fire. More and more people heard about their band and wanted to see them perform their songs such as “The Wind Cries Mary”, “Hey Joe”, “Purple Haze”, “Foxy Lady”, and much more. Jimi was also well known for playing the star spangled banner in the Woodstock festival in August 1969, (www.biography.com, 2016). The band released many albums such as “Axis: Bold as love” and “Electric Lady” became major hits which led him to being superstars in London. Jimi soon started to