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Subject: Re:  Prince != Jimi Hendrix
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Date: Mon, 11-Mar-85 10:25:54 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar 11 10:25:54 1985
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In article <793@utcsri.UUCP> elf@utcsri.UUCP (Eugene Fiume) writes:
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>As with most figures who appear larger than life, JH was overrated, and
>by the looks of things, still is:
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>> Simply put, Hendrix invented modern electric guitar technique. 
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>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.
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>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.
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>Eugene Fiume
>U of Toronto


In many ways Hendrix was building on foundations laid by Eric Clapton.But
his use of effects was truly revolutionary.He was also probably the hottest
(best?) blues guitarist to walk the face of the earth.The Mahavishnu,who is
probably the world's greatest "contemporary" guitarist,was heavily influenced
by JH,anybody who has heard "Birds of Fire" twice knows that.Larry Coryell,who
can boast little more than "discipline,mastery of fundamentals,etc." in his guitar playing also was heavily influenced by Jimi.

                  The three "modern" exceptions you list are being canonized
on false pretense.