Selected as the B-side of "The Wind Cries Mary," the lyrics are at least semi-autobiographical, as Hendrix sings about a guy with "flaming hair" and a "guitar slung across his back." This track is available only in the mono version, as Hendrix producer Chas Chandler's liked it better than the stereo mix. The phrase "a rolling stone gathers no moss" inspired "Rollin' Stone" by Muddy Waters and "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan, but Hendrix used the full proverb in this song: “And everybody knows boss, A rolling … read more
Selected as the B-side of "The Wind Cries Mary," the lyrics are at least semi-autobiographical, as Hendrix sings about a guy with "fla… read more
Selected as the B-side of "The Wind Cries Mary," the lyrics are at least semi-autobiographical, as Hendrix sings about a guy with "flaming hair" and a "guitar sl… read more
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music". Born in Seattle, Washington, Hendrix began playing guitar at the age of 1… read more
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream c… read more
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely re… read more
