Filmmaking Quote by Gus Van Sant

I thought Jimi Hendrix... was just phenomenal.

— Carl Wilson

Jimi Hendrix was the master of live stuff. He was my inspiration to do the yo-yo, everything he did on stage was awesome.

— Jason Becker

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

— Ritchie Blackmore

Hendrix was a natural genius who played many beautiful styles. Talent as great as his doesn't come through life very frequently. Hendrix was one…

— Alex Lifeson

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

— Brian Jones

I loved Hendrix. I mean, really, really loved him. As if he were one of the great classical composers. And he was. That's how…

— Warren Zevon

Among the guitarists, Wes Montgomery is fantastic. He's always good to let you know what the art form is all about. It's the same…

— Bill Cosby

I saw Jimi Hendrix - it must have been four times. And he was incomparable, and his legend lives on.

— David Cassidy

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

My major influence is Satyajit Ray; his film 'Shatranj ke Khilari' was set in Awadh and it gave us memorable characters. Ray's musical scores…

— Shoojit Sircar

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

— LL Cool J

Ang Lee - he is amazing. I think doing a film with him would be breathtaking.

— Henry Golding