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Today marks the 39th anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix, who passed away in London after changing the way the world handles six strings. In honor of the greatest guitar player who ever lived, check out our tribute written by none other than Pete Townshend; see how many times he places in the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time; and see all the great riff writing on Rolling Stone’s Essential Guitar Coverage.
Jimi Hendrix: Remembering the Guitar God on the Anniversary of His Death
9/18/09, 2:17 pm EST
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Bonivinson | 9/18/2009, 2:54 pm EST
Jimi Hendrix, whereever you are, we love you. Thanks for all the love you pored on us… JH forever!
Iain M. | 9/18/2009, 3:01 pm EST
Since I won’t see you no more in this world, I’ll catch you on the next one… rest in peace, you mind-blowing guitar god
RTikkle | 9/18/2009, 5:21 pm EST
I have the original issue that declared JIMI dead..
39 years.. seems impossible.
JimiHendrixz | 9/18/2009, 5:25 pm EST
The most amazing guitar player of all time.
RIP we love u.
Legend <3
G Rob | 9/18/2009, 8:37 pm EST
Before Barack Obama, before Michael Jordan, and Michael Jackson and whoever there was JIMI…He set the world on fire
Kenny G. | 9/18/2009, 10:03 pm EST
yeah its pretty sick that today’s also my birthday RIP JIMI HENDRIX
Don | 9/19/2009, 12:07 pm EST
I don’t live today. Maybe tomorrow I just can’t say.
kman | 9/19/2009, 12:44 pm EST
Forever in our hearts.
Jymn | 9/19/2009, 3:07 pm EST
A pioneer in more ways than the guitar.
denzepp58 | 9/19/2009, 5:46 pm EST
What can I say…You were and will always be the best…no one can touch you and say Hi to Les, Bonzo, Moonie, SRV, RR, The Lizard King,Elvis, Entwhistle,Lennon,George and Syd and Richard W. and all the other truly great musicians that make up one hell of a heavenly band..talk about the Great Gig in the Sky…Peace
Star Spangled Astro Angel | 9/19/2009, 8:13 pm EST
Dearest Remarkable Jimi,
We request your benevolence for a dusting of peace among the frowning warriors. The fire gods form rainbow circles and once again seek the Highway Chile. We hear your train a comin’! The Hendrixian message of love always breaks the voodoo curse. Say “hey man, groovy” to Mitch, Neil, and Buddy for all of us earth dwellers. My brain will be at peace when we meet in the here-there-everywhere-after… .
that mysterious Cherokee mist.
Praise the sky. Remember revolution.
Not Derek | 9/19/2009, 10:13 pm EST
When I think of Jimi…
Play guitar well
Hits the right notes
Is a guitar god
Love Jimi
Star spangled banner
Unusual style
Caught guitar on fire
King of left handed guitarist
Steals the show
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reegan | 9/22/2009, 12:28 pm EST
john john john
rick rubin | 9/24/2009, 12:24 pm EST
A TRUE LEGEND

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