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“After I stopped touring with Ian Brown, people would ask him, ‘Where’s that Asian Jimi Hendrix that plays with you?’” From the Stone Roses to Paul Weller, poverty to ’59 Les Pauls, Aziz Ibraham shares his remarkable story

The Manchester-born guitarist and composer landed his dream gig with The Stone Roses in 1996, then everything changed

Guitar World

“There were certain guidelines, and that was to stay away from long hair and guitar solos”: How Led Zeppelin, The Doors and Hendrix inspired a rule-breaking post-punk band to write one of rock’s greatest anthems

The Cult’s She Sells Sanctuary can lay claim to be the first great alternative rock anthem

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Orianthi’s new Band of Gypsys-inspired supergroup, The Power of 3, announce debut album with Hendrix producer Eddie Kramer: “We did a 25-minute jam, and he had to mix that. He was sweating afterward!”

The trio features powerhouse drummer Cindy Blackman Santana and Prince bassist Rhonda Smith – hear their first music now

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Marshall honors Jimi Hendrix with another limited-edition half-stack – and this one doesn’t cost $3.4k

A 20-watt half-stack arrives alongside celebratory Major V headphones and an Emberton III portable speaker

Guitar World

Marshall expand their Jimi Hendrix anniversary range with Purple Haze-infused hardware line-up

Trio of new limited-edition products includes Major V headphones and Emberton III speaker and celebrates Jimi Hendrix’s association with the Marshall brand

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“Jimi was always searching for a sound that did not yet exist”: Marshall gives the Studio Vintage a cosmic makeover as it expands Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary Collection

The JMH Studio Edition offers a more portable 20-watt take on vintage Plexi mojo – and there is a special edition Emberton III speaker and Royal V headphones too

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Marshall's Jimi Hendrix tribute is everything that's great about its brand

A proper design identity, now with even more flavour

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"We did a Ouija board ‘cause we wanted to speak to the Devil." From idolising Hendrix to touring with Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, this is Richie Faulkner's life story, told through the songs he loves the most

Iron Maiden, Jimi Hendrix and Pantera are just some of the artists that make Richie tick

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New footage of Jimi Hendrix’s iconic Woodstock performance unearthed after decades

22-year-old student Albert Goodman sneaked onstage to film Hendrix's history-making performance – and the footage is finally available to watch

Guitar World

“He said, ‘You sound like Jimi Hendrix!’ I said, ‘Jimi who?’” How Buddy Guy first encountered Jimi Hendrix

In 1967, Guy was not nearly as famous as the A-list blues-rock guitarists who took cues from his stinging phrases, piercing volume, and embrace of feedback

Guitar World

Quote of the Day by Jimi Hendrix: “The story of life is quicker than the blink of an eye, the story of love is… – Inspiring lessons on time, memories, goodbyes, emotional connections and why nothing lasts forever by the American guitarist known for his powerful performances and deep insights on human experience and life

Quote of the Day by Jimi Hendrix: Jimi Hendrix’s quote, “The story of life is quicker than the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye” reflects on the fleeting nature of life and relationships. The quote suggests that life passes incredibly quickly, while love can sometimes…

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“The studio manager came out with a guitar case and said, ‘We have something here that Jimi might have wanted you to have’”: Peter Frampton on how he ended up with one of Jimi Hendrix’s most experimental instruments

Frampton used the surprise gift when he was playing alongside David Bowie

Guitar World

“We didn’t know if people were going to like it. Jethro Tull was a blues band, and they were like, ‘What’s happened to you?’” Martin Barre on the making of the Jethro Tull album that signaled their shift to prog – even if critics called it “lame and dumb”

It was 1970. The British prog institution was in transition, full of inspiration, and ready to do what it takes. No-one saw what came next

Guitar World

"A master at bringing the guitar to life and giving it a voice." Fifty years on, Robin Trower's Bridge Of Sighs is still an all-time blues rock classic

Bridge Of Sighs was the second of Robin Tower's power trio’s superb trilogy of back-to-back albums in the mid-70s, and sealed his reputation

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Legendary rock photographer to auction iconic images of Rolling Stones and Kate Bush to fund downsizing plans

Photographs for sale include distinctive shots of Kate Bush, Oasis, The Rolling Stones, Wham!, Jimi Hendrix and Duran Duran

Evening Standard

Rock photographer Gered Mankowitz’s private archive to be sold

Photographs for sale include distinctive shots of Kate Bush, Oasis, The Rolling Stones, Wham!, Jimi Hendrix and Duran Duran.

Guitar World

Feel is more important than accuracy. Just ask Kim Thayil, Alex Lifeson and Jimmy Page

Sofia Victoria on how imperfect vibrato, wrong notes and open string noise can add substantial character to conventional soloing

The Times of India

How rose-ringed parakeets went from escaped pets to one of Britain's most recognisable birds

Bright green, loud and unmistakable, rose-ringed parakeets have become one of the most recognisable birds in London's parks and gardens, despite having no natural historical presence anywhere in Britain. The species, native to parts of Africa and South Asia, was first confirmed breeding in the wild in Britain in 1969,…

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Twelve incredible live performances just uploaded to the internet, including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, King Crimson, Tom Waits and more

The internet is a goldmine, part 54568964

Guitar World

From Hendrix’s pyrotechnics to Cory Wong’s hot-buttered funk, for 72 years the Strat has revolutionized how we play guitar. These are the 25 players who wrote – and burnt – the playbook

The Fender Stratocaster would just be a glorified carpentry project without the players who danced across its neck and gave it life. Here we celebrate 25 of the best

Guitar World

“I tend to cringe when I hear people who’ve obviously taken my style. I think it’s a joke that’s often played on me”: The Edge has never been impressed by players who try to imitate his sound

The U2 guitar icon discussed the value of developing your own voice during a 1996 interview

Guitar World

“Harrison lost interest in the Rosewood Telecaster well before Let It Be came out. In December 1969, he gave it away”: How George Harrison fell in and out of love with the Tele he played at the Beatles’ final performance – and where it is now

George Harrison’s heavyweight prototype Fender shaped the late-era Beatles sound, and later passed through the hands of Delaney Bramlett and, briefly, Jerry Garcia

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“Try to have one in your hand as much as possible, maybe more than girls. Because if you really look at a shape of a guitar, it's really like a woman, you know what I mean?": Richie Sambora offers some eyebrow-raising advice to aspiring guitarists

Ex Bon Jovi man also discusses his love of Jimi Hendrix

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"John Belushi always used to try to get off with my ex-wife. I'd say: 'John, I can hear you, you fat git'": Ronnie Wood's wild tales of Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan and Axl Rose

Living with Hendrix? Jamming with Dylan? Giving Axl relationship advice? Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has done it all

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Jimi Hendrix: “In order to change the world, you have to… – Inspiring lessons on awareness, emotional intelligence, transformation and why you should be the change you wish to see in the world by the American guitarist known for his deep insights on individuality and power of the human mind

Quote of the Day by Jimi Hendrix: Jimi Hendrix’s quote, “In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first” explores the importance of self-awareness, personal growth, and inner strength. The quote suggests that meaningful change begins with understanding oneself, developing mental clarity, and building the…

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