Guitar hero Quote by Antony John

It's definitely true that Stevie Ray Vaughan is one of my all-time favorite guitarists.

— Kirk Hammett

I was listening to Jimi Hendrix; I just admire his artistry and creativity as an artist.

— LL Cool J

“Jimi Hendrix often spoke about being a messenger. His hope was that his music might somehow pierce our hearts and heal our souls. He…

— Pamela Des Barres

Hendrix is one of the most revolutionary figures in today's pop culture, musically and sociologically.

— Frank Zappa

I was impressed by Hendrix. His attitude was brilliant. Even the way he walked was amazing.

— Ritchie Blackmore

I was very influenced by Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, both of whom I had the pleasure of playing with and becoming friends with.

— Mick Taylor

When I grew up, I had influences as diverse as Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix.

— Billy Squier

I love Eric Clapton.

— Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

“Technically I didn’t see him at first—I felt him, felt his music crawl along my skin. The chords and bars of his saxophone sent…

— Brittainy C. Cherry

I've been influenced by so many great people , like Sam Moore, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, so many great…

— Paul Rodgers

Jimi Hendrix was the most exciting guitarist I've ever heard.

— Brian Jones

Hendrix inspired me, but I was still more into Wes Montgomery. I was also into the Allman Brothers around the time of those albums.

— Ritchie Blackmore