I really, REALLY love Hendrix
but the genius of what he did lies in the organic way that he played. Nothing in the way of structure or musicality...just playing what feels right at the time. Not to mention the feedback, the dive bombs, the mad fx.
Whereas Knopfler is in complete control and plays much more purposefully.
Just an opinion, y'know.
( Two Hats 🎩🎩, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:28, 2 replies, latest was 13 years ago)

You're focussing on the live pyrotechnics and later-career self-indulgence, I think.
but as an r'n'b sideman and in the more melodic studio work he did, there's easily as much control and finesse in his playing. PLUS he had better headbands AND didn't sing like if Bob Dylan had chronic constipation for about six months.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:32, Reply)

Oh well, yes
I am going on his more well known work, admittedly. I don't think it's fair to say Mark Knopfler's shit though.
Although Jimi's headbands were better.
( Two Hats 🎩🎩, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:33, Reply)

Hang on, you can't argue that Hendrix was a good singer in any way shape or form.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:34, Reply)

Better than Shitlfer

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:38, Reply)

In my opinion
Hendrix is the most perfect guitarist ever. We find it difficult, even with technology, to replicate his sound, let alone his playing. For me, he is the pinnacle of guitar playing. I appreciate others: Slash, Van Halen, Knopfler, Duane Allman et al., but Hendrix, for me, is the top.
(Jimbojames Wishing every day could be like today, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:40, Reply)

This is because it is plain to see that it is 100% correct.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:41, Reply)

Of course Hendrix is the best, I can't believe this debate is even taking place.
Your last sentence spoils your credibility a little.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:42, Reply)

Chap I know, music journalist , tried to claim once that Hendrix is 'overrated'

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:43, Reply)

and then you smashed all his teeth with a brick?

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:45, Reply)

He has never been found.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:46, Reply)

This is one case that I am sure that the police wouldn't bother about investigating.

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:47, Reply)

That's ridiculous
I'll set my mum on him!
(Jimbojames Wishing every day could be like today, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:52, Reply)

No way, they are all awesome guitarists
particularly Van Halen, with his double handed finger picking, which is exhilarating to watch and took things to a new level. But I agree with Two Hats in the sense that the genius of Hendrix was in him being the rhythm, whereas most axe grinders have relied on a good rhythm section - even though they are technically brilliant (and the Allman Brothers were great!).

I guess it comes down to what 'one' prefers in their music.
(Jimbojames Wishing every day could be like today, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:50, Reply)

Don't worry T.H., I'm not having a go.
Dire Straits were the first band I ever got into and Hendrix is part of my 'Holy Triumvirate' of heroes, so it's all good. Interesting analysis - what about Clapton vs Hendrix? I've always seen Clapton as 'being in control' and there's the famous story about when Hendrix turned up at a gig and played and Clapton said 'is he really that good?' - what do you think?
(Jimbojames Wishing every day could be like today, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:34, Reply)

Oh, I know
It's all a matter of taste at the end of the day.
Yeah, apparently Jimi really blew Clapton's mind. But then they were all trying new things back then.
I'd say I prefer Jimi to Eric, but again it's difficult to compare them. Clapton's style of blues was defintiely much more sedate than what Hendrix was doing.
( Two Hats 🎩🎩, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:37, Reply)

So, what you are saying is
that they all have their styles and we should appreciate them all for it - most of them have been pioneers - and it was a rubbish joke on my part.

Thanks...walks off ;-)
(Jimbojames Wishing every day could be like today, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:43, Reply)

Jimi 1, Clapton 0
I like Clapton's stuff a great deal (Cream in particular), but as a guitarist he wasn't even in the same fucking universe as our Jim.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:41, Reply)

Talking of Cream
Ginger Baker last night was pretty much as you would expect a 73 year old, former heroin addict to be - fairly ropey and clearly not long for this world.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:47, Reply)

Hahaha
I saw Dick Dale a couple of years back and it was one of the best gigs I've ever seen.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 14:51, Reply)