Genre: Rock

A highly influential and energetic popular music genre, characterized by a driving rhythm, strong backbeat, and a foundation built on the electric guitar, bass, and drums. It evolved from a fusion of blues, rhythm and blues, and country music, spawning countless diverse subgenres.

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Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who fundamentally transformed the electric guitar, pioneering the use of fuzz, feedback, and distortion to create new sonic textures and expand its expressive possibilities.

Written by: Fret Lounge Staff

Published on: September 27, 2025