Three fantastic guitar players playing one of my favorite Hendrix tunes: … [Read more...]
Hendrix Mosaic Made From Picks
UK artist Ed Chapman created a mosaic of Jimi Hendrix out of picks that was recently sold to raise £23,000 for Cancer research: “Jimi Hendrix is a guitar maestro and nobody played a Fender guitar like him,” said Chapman, who has earned a reputation of his own for bringing a contemporary twist to an ancient medium. ”I decided to use plectrums to create a portrait of him … [Read more...]
Carl Verheyen Playing Hendrix’s “Little Wing”
Below is a video of guitarist Carl Verheyen playing Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing". It's a really interesting take on the tune. I recently "discovered" Carl Verheyen via some YouTube clips like this one, and I'm really enjoying his playing. He's also recently released his latest album, called Trading 8's. The new album features collaborations with Joe Bonamassa, Scott … [Read more...]
Gary Moore Playing ‘Red House’
This is a fiery rendition of Henrix's "Red House" by Gary Moore. The video was recorded at the Wembley Arena as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Fender Stratocaster. While Moore is best known for playing Les Pauls, he's playing a Strat in the video. Note that not only is Moore a master of the guitar, he's also a master of the guitar face, as this video attests. … [Read more...]