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Would Jimi Hendrix be a famous musician today?
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:31 am
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:31 am
It's an interesting question on Rick Beato's YouTube channel.
He was interviewing Jeff Berlin ( jazz fusion bassist) and he said this:
"Musicians owned the music industry in the '70s. And we did. Just if you could play, you could play, you were a star. Today that doesn't count really, for the most part. Today's industry barely it seems to me pays attention to the great players today. I mean, I'm utterly and absolutely convinced that if Jimi Hendrix came along today, no one would notice him."
He was interviewing Jeff Berlin ( jazz fusion bassist) and he said this:
"Musicians owned the music industry in the '70s. And we did. Just if you could play, you could play, you were a star. Today that doesn't count really, for the most part. Today's industry barely it seems to me pays attention to the great players today. I mean, I'm utterly and absolutely convinced that if Jimi Hendrix came along today, no one would notice him."
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Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:33 am to GumboPot
Gary Clark Jr. is doing well for himself.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:33 am to GumboPot
Jimi would be canceled today for having a Band of Gypsies following him around.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:34 am to redstick13
Which means Jimi would be doing better, since he was a much better guitar player than GCJ.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:35 am to GumboPot
I have never really thought of it, but, after giving it some thought, I say that he has a very good point. He may be right about that.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:36 am to GumboPot
No, he’d overdose quicker than he did back in the day. Drugs are way more prevalent today.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:38 am to GumboPot
quote:No. You still needed corporate favor.
Just if you could play, you could play, you were a star
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:47 am to Jake88
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No. You still needed corporate favor.
I agree, but I think Jeff Berlin was being a little loose with his language. The overarching point he was making and I've made it myself, it seems that the famous "musicians" today are generally a lot less talented today compared to earlier times. Of course there are expectations but social media status with clicks and a big arse is more important today than musical talent. As long as your arse can jiggle to a simple beat, that's big money.
This post was edited on 7/1/22 at 8:48 am
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:48 am to GumboPot
Depends on if he can get a Lil Baby feature
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:49 am to GumboPot
quote:
if Jimi Hendrix came along today, no one would notice him."
It’s not just about playing. Not only was Hendrix an unGodly guitar player that was revolutionary, he was an outstanding song writer. This quote from this dumb arse just simply shows how clueless he is.
This post was edited on 7/1/22 at 8:51 am
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:50 am to Champagne
You too are an idiot.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:51 am to Geekboy
I love his music, but I highly doubt he would be famous today.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:52 am to Wermanium
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I highly doubt he would be famous today.
how you figure that?
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:53 am to Kentucker
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No, he’d overdose quicker than he did back in the day. Drugs are way more prevalent today.
Jimi just took too many sleeping pills that night, he drank that night, choked on his own vomit, sleeping pills prevented him from waking up. I feel like it’s a common misconception that he died from a heroin overdose
This post was edited on 7/1/22 at 9:14 am
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:53 am to GumboPot
Jimi would be a pretty mediocre professional player these days.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:53 am to GumboPot
The better question is would he ever be given a guitar? And that's what would be the tragedy.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:56 am to Wermanium
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but I highly doubt he would be famous today.
Hey Joe, you need to put down the Purple Haze…
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:57 am to GumboPot
Jimi may be bigger today than back then. The industry is starved for creativity and talent. Jimi wrote, recorded, and released Are You Experienced in 6 months. That is arguably the most complete debut album of all time. His playing was incredibly interesting and different. I can't imagine him not being successful in any era.
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:57 am to SCLSUMuddogs
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Jimi just took too many sleeping pills.He Frank that night, choked on his own vomit, sleeping pills prevented him from waking up. I feel like it’s a common misconception that he died from a heroin overdose
Meh, dead is dead, too many drugs
Posted on 7/1/22 at 8:57 am to Geekboy
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It’s not just about playing. Not only was Hendrix an unGodly guitar player that was revolutionary, he was an outstanding song writer. This quote from this dumb arse just simply shows how clueless he is.
You believe the music industry gate keepers would be promoting Jimi if he were a musician today?
The question is not whether or not Jimi is a great musician/song writer. He clearly was. Berlin is making the point that great musicians/song writers are not really that valued by the music industry today.
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