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, 3 replies, latest was 13 years ago)

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)