Asks Quote by B. B. King
![“I did several shows with Jimi Hendrix, that's when I got to know him better, I knew of him, I met him [when he was playing] with Little Richard... And he was kind of quiet, shy, he didn't open up too much, but there were questions as we all ask each other. You know, "how do you do this" and "why…” quote by B. B. King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5f3/b-b-king-4531_asks_i-did-several-shows-with-jimi-hendrix-th_3211664.jpg)
“I did several shows with Jimi Hendrix, that's when I got to know him better, I knew of him, I met him [when he was playing] with Little Richard... And he was kind of quiet, shy, he didn't open up too much, but there were questions as we all ask each other. You know, "how do you do this" and "why do you do that..." We had very small discussions on things like that. And he was very polite, I thought [he was] a very nice guy...”
About This Quote
King reflects on his interactions with Jimi Hendrix, noting his quiet, polite nature and the modest, inquisitive conversations they shared.
In simple terms: Hendrix was shy, polite, and modest in conversation.
Key Takeaway
Value humility and curiosity in collaborations.
Themes
humility
collaboration
inquiry
respect
Mood
reflective
appreciative
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- band rehearsals
- creative brainstorming
- mentor relationships
Key Concepts
music history
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect artistic collaboration?
- What can we learn from modest communication styles?
A Different Perspective
May understate Hendrix's artistic complexity.
![“In 1967, I was 21, and the only guy I knew in London was Neville Chester, a roadie who worked with the Who. I rang him up and said, "Can I crash on your floor?" He was sharing a flat with [Hendrix bassist] Noel Redding. So when Hendrix needed an extra guy, I was right there. To see Hendrix play…” quote by Motorhead](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e80/motorhead-17753_god-bless_in-1967-i-was-21-and-the-only-guy-i-knew_259205.jpg)
![“Yes, I met Carl Barat [from Dirty Pretty Things] yesterday when I was at the POPWORLD TV show. He smiled at me and watched 5 minutes of my performance. I don't think I've said anything that bad about anyone, though, to be honest.” quote by Lily Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb0/lily-allen-4074_being-honest_yes-i-met-carl-barat-from-dirty-pretty-t_2303306.jpg)
![“Playing the guitar is like telling the truth - you never have to worry about repeating the same [lie] if you told the truth. You don't have to pretend, or cover up. If someone asks you again, you don't have to think about it or worry about it because there it is. It's you.” quote by B. B. King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/928/b-b-king-4531_asks_playing-the-guitar-is-like-telling-the-t_186528.jpg)
