Introduction
One of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music, Jimi Hendrix, known for his innovative approach and for his pioneering work with electronic effects, left an indelible mark in the music industry. His innovative style of combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical form. Apart from his groundbreaking music, Hendrix was also known for his insightful quotes that generated an understanding of his philosophy of life, music, peace, and love. Here are some of the most popular quotes by Jimi Hendrix:
Jimi Hendrix Quotes:
- “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.”
- “Imagination is the key to my lyrics. The rest is painted with a little science fiction.”
- “Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only be done through music.”
- “I’m the one that’s got to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.”
- “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.”
- “In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first.”
- “I don’t have nothing to regret at all in the past, except that I might’ve unintentionally hurt somebody else or something.”
- “Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.”
- “The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye…until we meet again.”
- “Experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does with what happens to him.”
- “Every city in the world always has a gang, a street gang, or the so-called outcasts.”
- “Peace, Love, and Happiness.”
- “You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven.”
- “In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first.”
- “The time I burned my guitar it was like a sacrifice. You sacrifice the things you love. I love my guitar.”
- “I’ve been imitated so well I’ve heard people copy my mistakes.”
- “I just want to do God’s will.”
- “It’s funny how most people love the dead, once you’re dead, you’re made for life.”
- “We want our sound to go into the soul of the audience, and see if it can awaken some little thing in their minds…Cause there are so many sleeping people.”
- “When I die, just keep playing the records.”
Conclusion
These quotes capture the depth of Jimi Hendrix’s musings on life, love, peace, and music. His words, like his music, serve as an inspiration to millions around the world. Even after decades of his unfortunate and untimely death, Hendrix’s influence continues in the world of rock music and beyond.