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From: elf@utcsri.UUCP (Eugene Fiume)
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Subject: Re:  Prince != Jimi Hendrix
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Date: Thu, 21-Feb-85 14:30:45 EST
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As with most figures who appear larger than life, JH was overrated, and
by the looks of things, still is:
> 
> Simply put, Hendrix invented modern electric guitar technique. 
> 
Is there anything but "modern" electric guitar technique?  The word
"technique" wrt musical instrument playing implies discipline, mastery
of fundamentals, etc.  Few [electric] guitarists can claim to possess
such skills.  Three "modern" exceptions: Ry Cooder, Richard Thompson,
Mark Knopfler.

Admittedly, Hendrix did shake things up a bit.  But the
time was ripe for a whole lotta shakin'.  He has been canonised on
false pretences.  Period.

Eugene Fiume
U of Toronto