Ball player Quote by B. B. King
“When you heard Jimi Hendrix, you knew it was Jimi Hendrix. He introduced himself with his instrument. His attack to a guitar man, was, oh, something else! You think of one of the great American ball players, or one of the great fighters of the world, you know, that's the way he would attack any note on his guitar.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: B. B. King on Guitar Technique, 1975
His musical expression was as aggressive and distinctive as a champion athlete or fighter.
In simple terms: His guitar attack was uniquely powerful.
Key Takeaway
Study expressive performance.
Themes
music
expression
creativity
Mood
energetic
admiring
Type
musical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- guitar lessons
- music workshops
- concert reviews
- creative practice
Key Concepts
musical technique
performance art
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intensity affect musical emotion?
- What balance between aggression and melody is ideal?
A Different Perspective
Risk of glorifying aggression.
![“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)
![“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)
