Ronnie Wood on Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and the Deep Purple member who got him demoted to playing bass in the Jeff Beck Group

That ’70s Show alum Danny Masterson is wallowing in despair behind bars as the convicted rapist’s ex-wife, Bijou Phillips, ...

Queen’s Brian May on the “fireball” guitarist who affected him like no other

May was in his early 20s by the end of the 1960s. Although Rory Gallagher would have the greatest influence on his guitar ...
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Mick Jagger on Why Jimi Hendrix Went ‘Off the Deep End’

First, a little background. Hendrix was a legendary guitarist who, during his lifetime, was most known for his hit “Purple Haze.” Hendrix died in 1970, becoming a quintessential member of the ...
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METALLICA's Kirk Hammett Discusses How JIMI HENDRIX's "Purple Haze" Influenced His Style

"Jimi is playing the E note, underneath that A-sharp, which creates a real, real evil sound." "Theoretically, you can say 'Purple Haze' was one of the first songs I'd ever heard. And I'll tell you, ...