U have just witnessed the greatest guitar God of all time!

Jimi Hendrix was markedly shy off-stage, when interviewed he was very modest and sensitive. Towards the end of his short life he began to express his sensitivity in compositions that were set far away from the character that could amaze crowds yet were also just as complex and challenging to play. Both sides of his nature were valid expressions, since we are all divided to some extent. It is always inspiring and refreshing to see someone who can bring both sides of their nature into their work.

Jimi Hendrix was the gold standard of guitar pioneers, despite having a relatively short career before his death. Incredible influence on future guitar masters. Oh and yes he played with his teeth, lol. Great video!

Jimi was a self-taught guitar god. Simply one of the very best.

Jimmy was a guitar god, no doubt, and a deep influence on his successors. But not often seen is the only video ever filmed of Jimmy jamming on a 12 string acoustic guitar. Every time I revisit that clip, I see a modest, kind of shy guy reaching into himself for a new way to express himself musically. I recognize that Jimmy was not much at ease with the world, but music was his only true friend/lover. Thank you Empress, very nice reaction. ❣️🥀👼

Loved your reaction

He was a fantastic talent. We lost him way to soon. RIP🙏 Happy you got to enjoy him Empress.

Jimi playing Johnny B Goode will leaving you gasping for air. Bold as Love will lift you into another realm.

Jimi is a left-handed guitarist...the guitar he's playing is for a right-hander..if you look at the keys they are facing the floor...therefore he's playing the gat upside down, so the strumming & finger positioning are in reverse to how a cacky would normally do..AWESOMENESS ARTIST..

I grew up with Jimi so it's a hoot to see new fans come to the surface...... Next it's "tool" (hint-hint!)

Try "Wild Thing", "Like A Rolling Stone" or all "Along The Watchtower". Note that Jimi is playing a right hand guitar left handed so his guitar is upside down. Jimi is probably the first electric guitarist to really use feedback and other techniques that can't be done on an acoustic guitar as a routine part of his performance.

One of the big ones who was there in Woodstock 69, unfortunately already died in 1970 (RIP). At that time the electric guitar was still in its infancy and Jimi was certainly one of the greats who knew how to play it.

Just stumbled onto your channel, was looking to see what you got, the fact you are about to react to this performance is perfect. Song is great on its own, but this performance was when people realized this guy was a game changer on a different level. Now to un-pause and watch your reaction...

There is guitar before Jimi and after jimi. For me he is still the best. Our ethernal guitar hero.

I think that the reason that Jimi and Stevie Ray plays guitar behind their heads and other ways is because they know their instrument so well that they strive for new challenges. I don't think they mean to show off but rather reach for new creative ways to play. Many musicians have to move while they sing or play their instruments. I noticed that you felt the rhythm too. You had to move to feel the music. If it feels good, do it!

This is from Jimi’s debut at Monterey, which is why he showed off all his tricks. Paul McCartney insisted he appear. You should see Wild Thing that closed his set… no spoilers. A lot of people say Jimi was the best guitarist, which is true but he’s also one of the best musicians. Have a look at Star Spangled Banner from Woodstock or Machine Gun from the Fillmore East concerts. He blows SRV out of the water (and anyone else!) Perfect WTF reaction! 😀

Hey Empress. Jimi was the man! Your reaction seeing him play with his teeth was priceless 😉 You can follow the lineage from Little Richard to Jimi to Stevie Ray and even Prince. All of them master showmen. Awesome reaction. Would love to see you react to H.E.R. and Chris Stapleton doing Hold On at the CMA's. Think you would like that one.

Love your reactions! If you're interested in hearing more of Jimi Hendrix's music, you should react to "Purple Haze"; however, you did mention how you'd like to hear a longer song of him playing, you can't get any better than Jimi's iconic performance at Woodstock, especially when he played "Voodoo Child" and "The Star Spangled Banner" at that concert; another great song of Jimi's that was a great definitive moment for him is "Machine Gun". I appreciate how you said you think Stevie Ray Vaughan was better and he was amazing, no doubt about it. If I may, Jimi Hendrix was the musician who changed rock music, the way it can be played and how a guitar can be played and even how it sounded to how it sounds today. Back in 1967, when he played "Hey Joe", nobody was playing guitar like that! Nobody was playing rock'n'roll like that--not even The Beatles nor The Rolling Stones. Nobody was playing that loud or heavy. The only bands that came somewhat close to that sound were The Who and Cream and The Yardbirds, but even their efforts were still a couple levels behind. Jimi Hendrix showed them all how it was done! It's a little harder to see that now because playing guitar loud and distorted has become so routine today.

Empress I loved your reaction to Jimi’s Hey Joe ….you really got it,what the spirit of his music does to the listener….thank you 🙏🏽🎸💜

Nice reaction Empress Joy-Jean-beautiful one!, wow! realdeal

Oh my goodness your reaction was almost better than the concert‼️‼️

Jimi Hendrix was a pioneer in the use of feedback and distortion playing the guitar and not to mention the behind his neck and with his teeth he was the blueprint for future guitar slinger's and who knows what he would have shown us if he had not passed RIP Jimi

Years back, Billy Gibbons told a story on Howard Stern about when he was in the Moving Sidewalks and touring with Hendrix. Jimi used to have console stereos in his hotel rooms and once told Billy to check out an album that was blowing him away. That album was Jeff Beck - Truth.

Damn,even from Austria i love Hendrix,amazing,this must have been a crazy time

He was and we always be the greatest. As Clapton said "as a guitar player he had no equal."

Jim I was the experience. At times he would end his concerts by setting his guitar on fire. He was ultimately gifted on the guitar, and was a natural showman. He is truly missed.

You should check out Jimi doing Voodoo Child (which he wrote) live at Maui - an amazing version.

Am I one of the few people who love "Purple Haze"? I almost never see people recommend it. "All Along the Watchtower" is another, and everyone else has mentioned even more. Hope you enjoy learning more abouut Jimi Hendrix. I am glad this generation has discovered him. He is absolutely "Top 3 Greatest Ever" and it is so sad he died so young. Imagine if he had lived long enough to leave a discography like SRV or Eddie VanHalen.

Empress Joy what a beautiful woman she's definitely in to Jimi H! all the way. And then some

Luv your style, great presentation. Huge thnx❤

Jimi.. My mentors mentor ... amazing performance.. Good reaction 💯

this was how the record company wanted it back then under 3 minutes or no radio play Jimi did not like it. I say check out songs especially live where he played them longer for example from the Blues album Once I had a woman, Hear my train a comin', red house and so many more of his song in general were just amazing at Woodstock his star spangled banner or improvisation

THE REACTION IS PRICELESSSSS!!! ❤😊

Apparently Jimi was very shy when he wasn't playing the guitar

Jimi the guitar god

Hendrix is the most influential guitarist Bc he was doing things at the time nobody else was doing. He died at age 27. Imagine how great he would have been with another 20+ years experience.

Go to Jimi Hendrix playing Voodoo Chile at Woodstock vevo part 3. At the beginning of the video there's a litte talk but after that, strap on your seat belt and enjoy the ride.

lolol yes jimi was a guitar god. he played a right-handed guitar left handed if i remember correctly? so he's definitely self taught. & i'm pretty sure he was LOAdED during this performance on acid or something because he's feeling himself as you can tell. a great musician and one of my all times favorites.

YES JIMI !!! A lot of guitar players were influenced by Jim. Try Orianthi "Highly Strung" and Stevie Ray Vaughan (That's the SRV in other comments) He does Jimi's "Voodoo Child" live at Austin City Limits. Other greats include Gary Moore "Still Got The Blues For You" live. Terry Kath of Chicago died too soon and is grossly underrated. Best version of "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon" is from the tanglewood concert and be sure you get the hole thing and not the cutout Make me smile. Look for 14 minutes long. Also from the tanglewood concert is "25 or 6 to 4". Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" And then there is Alvin Lee of Ten Years After. "No Limit" , "I'd Love To Change The World" and from Woodstock "I'm Going Home" Also from Woodstock is the breakout performance of Santana "Soul Sacrifice" with the conga drums . And a studio version of "Black Magic Woman" These are all must dos and I can 2nd what others are saying. I would put Orianthi 1st because she is not well known but deserves to be and is Fantastic.

Another. Mind. Blown.

Loved seeing your face when he put the guitar to his mouth

Try the acoustic Jimi Hendrix - "Hear My Train Coming "

Put this in perspective, at this point in 1967, rock and roll was only really 10-15 years old. Most "rock" was still very pop-inspired. Jimi changed everything!

Enjoyed your reaction to Jimmi Empress! Particularly when he played the guitar with his teeth. He's considered to be one of the best guitar players of all time. SRV had a great deal of respect for Hendrix and skills on the guitar. Another great guitarist you should react to is Santana! Check Black Magic Woman, Europa, Oye Como Va, Soul Sacrifice and Smooth featuring Rob Thomas. Most of these will make you dance💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 As always, I really enjoy your reactions!🤗

React to 2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood

📛📛📛✅. Stevie Ray Vaughan was 13 when this Jimi Hendrix performance was filmed. And Jimi Died three years later. Jimi was a template for cool, the only artist of that era to have an Afro that was NOT a perfect bubble. No one else had an effed up Fro - but on Jimi it just looks so cool. He had a superstar swag the very first time he walked on stage.

Check out Jimi playing the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock. Amazing!

Jimi and Stevie Ray Vaughn are rock legends

I agree that SRV took it a step higher than Jimi, but Jimi (to me) is better because he did it from scratch. SRV had a blueprint to work with. I love both equally though!❤

Jimi's performance at the Woodstock Festival (which ran so far behind schedule he had to start his set in the morning as people were going home) gives a more rounded idea of his music and includes his unique (and politically-charged) take on 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.

My friends Dad was Hendrix’s drunner… from Cork City, Ireland. (Listen to the drumming).

It’s too bad Jimi left us before he could master his guitar skills

Beautiful reaction thank you ❤️

a number of artists did a tribute to the Beatles George Harrison, including the self professed "the next Jimi Hendrix" (aka Prince) which included Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and George's son Dhani, a wonderful rendition of While My Guitar Gently Weeps - check out the Prince solo at the end!

Now, THAT.... was the proper response to seeing Jimi play a guitar with his teeth for the first time! As far as I'm concerned there is no better guitar player than Jimi Hendrix (well..... may Django Reinhardt) His sound was completely and utterly unique and unmistakable. If you want to see something really wild check out his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock!

you should try some of his recorded work-Jimi really stands out as a songwriter/ arranger that doesn't always translate well in the live recorded videos due to the poor quality of live sound recording at the time. All of his albums are recorded masterpieces, worthy of your attention. Great reaction, I dig the work that you do!

Guitar God? YES! ❤

Legend

Jimi set the bar for people like Stevie. His creativity was unique at the time.

Jimi laid the groundwork for those who came later. They are standing on the shoulders of a giant. You should check out his songs where he really lets the rock 'n' roll gods come into his soul and his fingers start flying like he is possessed. Jimi seemed kind of disinterested in this performance, but he was a temperamental person.

Good job, your honest opinion is all that I ask.

Jimi was the Prophet and SRV was his #1 disciple.

JIMI STILL HAVING FUN:)

Empress great reaction.....Jimi Hendrix was the king .Died way to young from drugs..Great Song. Hendrix would also set his guitar on fire Was doing it before anyone else..Check out the same song Hey Joe by Roy Buchanan,he can match Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ry Vaughn in playing guitar....

Check out Jimi Hendrix's total Woodstock performance.

Empress, you’re breaking my heart! Please do Johnny and Edgar Winter doing Tobacco Road. I don’t think you love me anymore ;-)

Here’s a short list of performances you should watch: “Purple haze” Berkeley 1970 concert “Lover man” Royal Albert Hall 1969 “Hear My Train a Comin’” Live @Berkely 1970

A pure guitar genius taken way to early. Another fabulous reaction to a fantastic song Empress! Thank you!

People used to believe that chewing gum kept the muscle near your ear canal moving and would help protect your hearing. They also believed that chewing gum would prevent sea sickness, and other inner ear balance issues. Just some old musicians.

My God I bless you he is the best

Dear Lady Quotes from Jimi Hendrix: When the power of love exceeds the love of power, only then will the world finally know what peace means love ; a german 😃

Fun fact: Jimi Hendrix learned how to play left handed on a right handed guitar. It was the only guitar available for him at the time. He just switched the cords. His whammy bar and dials were at the top, instead of the bottom. Greatness finds its way.

Another guitar talent that you should see is Jason Becker performing Paganini’s Caprice no.5, simply exquisite.

Hard to imagine where the music would have gone had he not died at such a young age. We lost Jimmy, Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin all within a year 😔.

There are some things in this world that one must never do. Never kick a puppy. Never push an old lady into oncoming traffic. Lastly, never pause a guitar solo. But enough of that, Jimi Hendrix was the definition of cool in the 60s.

Both were Great Guitarists, No Doubt!!! However, if u want to truly hear Jimi play truly otherworldly, u must view the whole "uncut" Live version of Voodoo Chile at Woodstock!!! Most KZfaq versions are chopped up but still show u a glimpse of what this man was capable of back in the day!!! The other comes off the album called "The Jimi Hendrix Concerts", which had some amazing cuts like "Hear My Train a Coming" from the 1968 Winter land Concert and "Are You Experienced?" from I believe the same concert!!! Truly Otherworldly!!!

Jimi is the OG guitar hero.

The wild thing is he's playing a right handed guitar upside down

A couple of things. You should watch Jimi paint an audio masterpiece with his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Absolutely brilliant. And then turbocharge Chuck Berry's 5o's classic, JOHNNY B. GOODE by putting petal to the metal and burning some carbon off the rods as he accelerates through the corners of the song without losing it in the corners.

I saw Jimi Hendrix (Jimi Hendrix Experience) twice in the Winter/Spring of 1968. He was my man back then, and more than a half century later, he's still my man .....

While most other boys were in their rooms choking chickens, little Jimmi was in his room eating out his guitar.

Primal, elemental. The spirit and soul of the blues taken into the space age. Matchless soul to many of us.

If you look close you'll see that he's playing a righthanded guitar lefthanded. Jimi is considered the greatest guitarist of all time not only by fans but his fellow guitarists. I forget which other great 60's guitarist said it the first time they saw him he looked at the other great guitarists he was sitting with and said "he just ruined the guitar for us". Listen to him playing the "Star Spangled Banner" at Woodstock.

Well, i’m having a good day now that you are here 😃 And Jimi Hendrix is one of my absolute guitar heroes, up with Jeff Beck. The reason for the chewing gum was based on nerves. It was his first time back in the USA as a star. It was in Europe he got his first major break through. I love how you adapt to all type of music, hard rock, slow rock, ballads, pop - you name it girl. Jeff Beck did an amazing recording of Nessum Dorma, which i believe that you once reacted to, back then with Pavarotti?

Way ahead of others of his time!

YES, he violated that guitar.

Jimi being Jimi!

Great reaction, as always, Empress! One day I would love to see you react to his song "The Wind Cried Mary"! Speaking of great guitarists you should check out "See The Light" by Jeff Healey! Keep up the great work on your channel!

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM

yes ooo hes blessed na RIP Jimi

Also try jimi hendrix:"fly on my sweet angel"

He played the guitar with his teeth. He learned that from a particular stage where it was popular, apparently the floor was littered with teeth from all kinds who tried it!

Moooore Jimmy!!! Please!!!

So Beautiful..!

the GOAT

I consider Jimi the best guitarist in history. There are valid arguments for others, especially in technical skill, but Jimi invented techniques that are standard today.

You have to check also Jimmy Hendrix Voodoo child live, and maybe something more from ac/dc, would suggest: for those about the rock we salute you, live at river plate

Jimi created these guitar sounds

Jimmy invented swag

Trust me on this one my dear the more you see Jimmy the more you're going to see that even though Stevie Ray is so wonderful Talent or I mean he was a wonderful Talent Jimi is Head and Shoulders above Stevie it's just what it is it is what it is as they say