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Jimi Hendrix, widely regarded as one of the most inventive and influential artists of the twentieth century, was a forerunner of the electric guitar's explosive capabilities. Hendrix's groundbreaking use of fuzz, feedback, and controlled distortion produced a new musical genre. Because he was unable to read or write music, Jimi Hendrix's spectacular climb in the music industry occurred in just four short years. His musical vocabulary continues to inspire a wide range of contemporary performers, including George Clinton, Miles Davis, Steve Vai, and Jonny Lang.
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