JOURNAL ARTICLE

LIGHT YEARS AHEAD.

  • Published In: Australian Guitar, 2023, n. 156. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BEAUGEZ, JIM; Daly, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the enduring influence of Jimi Hendrix on contemporary guitarists, such as Melanie Faye, who gained internet fame with a viral video showcasing her Hendrix-inspired skills. Topics include Hendrix's groundbreaking contributions to music, the evolution of his guitar style rooted in rhythm and blues, and how modern guitarists interpret and incorporate Hendrix's techniques into their own work, shaping diverse genres like Rhythm and Blues music (R&B) and hip-hop.

Additional Information

  • Source:Australian Guitar. 2023/09, Issue 156, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1329-7686
  • Accession Number:173878143

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