10 Memorable Quotes By Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was one of the most important electric guitarists of the 20th century, regarded by many as the best guitarist of all time. Throughout his relatively short yet electrifying, significant, and influential musical career spanning over approximately 4 years, he amazed audiences and fellow musicians alike with his talent and technique on the six string and created a specific sound which revolutionised rock music, thus creating an impressive legacy in the history of music. This article includes 10 memorable quotes by this highly talented and technical musician, highlighting his personality and mentality as well as his fine sense of humour. These memorable quotes are each and every bit as relevant now as they were back when this legendary guitarist was still alive!

1. ‘When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.’
2. ‘Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.’
3. ‘The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye…until we meet again.’
4. ‘Excuse me while I kiss the sky.’
5. ‘Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts. Don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.’
6. ‘I’ve been imitated so well I’ve heard people copy my mistakes.’
7. ‘And so castles made of sand slips into the sea, eventually.’
8. ‘All I’m gonna do is just go on and do what I feel.’
9. ‘Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.’
10. ‘Music is my religion.’

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Documentation sources and external links:

• Quotes by the artist on www.goodreads.com (Goodreads)
• Starting at Zero by Jimi Hendrix on www.goodreads.com (Goodreads; recommended reading)
• The artist’s page on www.britannica.com (Encyclopædia Britannica online)
• The artist’s page on www.wikipedia.org (in English)