Was Jimi Hendrix born a genius?
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Few guitarists are treated with as much reverence as Jimi Hendrix. But myths about his talent do him a disservice, argues Greg Kot.
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Jimi Hendrix: Exploring The Many Myths And Legends - Musiclipse
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Albert King. He was a big influence on Jimi who recorded an instrumental version of Born Under A Bad Sign. : r/jimihendrix
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Jimi Hendrix's London: how the city shaped the final five years of his life, The Independent
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McCartney, Hendrix, Cobain popularized lefty musicians in the music world. As such, why aren't there very many lefty guitars/basses available? Whereas in the sports world, I see an equal amount of lefty
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10 Rock + Metal Guitarists Who Owe Almost Everything to Hendrix
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Jimi Hendrix: A brief guide to the legendary guitarist
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Hendrix, Jimi (1942-1970)
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Musings of a Manic Pixie Sad Boy
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Was Jimi Hendrix born a genius?