Jimi Hendrix

Rock Guitarist American 1942 – 1970

Guitar virtuoso who revolutionized rock music with innovative sound techniques.

388 quotes

"Excuse me while I kiss the sky."
Freedom
"If I don't meet you no more in this world then I'll see you on the next one."
Faith
"I want to turn the world on with my guitar."
Inspiration
"Dreams are like young plants that need care and attention."
Dreams
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
Peace
"I just hate to be in one corner. I hate to be anything in one corner."
Freedom
"The wind cries your name sometimes."
Nature
"Frustration is the first step toward improvement."
Perseverance
"I try to use my music to move people's souls."
Art
"You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven."
Imagination
"I try to use colors like someone would use notes in music."
Creativity
"Can you remember when you were young and you wanted to have fun?"
Happiness
"I'm just a messenger, the music is what matters."
"Electric ladyland is where I want to be."
Dreams
"I want to do with my guitar what Little Richard does with his voice."
Inspiration
"Life requires courage, music gives you wings."
Courage
"The best way to help is to lead by example and play from the heart."
Leadership
"I just go out there and play what feels natural and real."
"If you don't have freedom, you don't have anything."
Freedom
"You have to believe in yourself before anyone else will."
Faith
"Music is the universal language that speaks to all souls."
Music
"I'm trying to open up my brain to new possibilities."
Knowledge
"The amplifier is just a tool, the real power is in your fingers."
Power
"You've got to make your own mistakes to find your own way."
Wisdom
"Love is a more powerful force than fear or violence."
Love
"Every experience teaches you something if you're open to learning."
Education
"I follow my intuition and let the music guide me."
Faith
"Darkness is the absence of light, but light always returns."
Hope
"The stage is where I feel most alive and most myself."
Art
"I like all kinds of music, it all tells a story."
Music