From Yesterday to Today: A Look at Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton and Outkast
Professor Jones
Nicole Jones
MUH-1350
Flamboyant colors, loud belted lyrics and original style; all are the makings of a true American rock star. The 1960's in America were an especially difficult, emotional, and experimental years for most. Vietnam, Civil Rights and freedom of expression and speech are all important factors in the nonconformity of music during this time. One of the key players in the 1960's music scene was an amazing performer named Jimi Hendrix. In the following paper I will explore the phenomenon that Jimi Hendrix brought to music, and how he in turn, influenced George Clinton, and Outkast to be the outstandingly different and successful artists they are today.
Jimi, born James Marshal Hendrix in Seattle, Washington, on November 27, 1942; was of American of African, European, Cherokee Indian and Mexican descent. Jimmy picked up his first guitar at the age of 12, and soon after......
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