NOTHING LIKE THIS! First Time Hearing Jimi Hendrix - Star Spangled Banner Woodstock 1969 Reaction!

We’re reacting to Jimi Hendrix’s unforgettable performance of the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock 1969, and it’s like nothing we’ve ever heard before! His guitar mastery, raw emotion, and improvisational genius made this one of the most iconic performances in music history.

About Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. His performance of the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock in 1969 captured the spirit of the era—raw, powerful, and revolutionary. It’s a rendition that has inspired generations and remains a cultural landmark.

Who We Are
We’re a couple discovering legendary music and performances for the first time, sharing our honest reactions and connecting with fellow music lovers. Whether it’s rock, blues, or timeless classics, we’re here to experience it all!

What to Expect
• Our first-time reactions to Jimi Hendrix’s “Star Spangled Banner” at Woodstock 1969
• Commentary on his guitar technique, emotional delivery, and the historical context of the performance
• A discussion on why this moment remains one of the most iconic in music history

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What’s your favorite Jimi Hendrix performance? Did his Woodstock rendition of the Star Spangled Banner give you chills too? Let us know in the comments below! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to join us for more reactions to legendary music and unforgettable performances.
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[flunkyminion]

So glad we are still talking about him and listening to his music all these long decades later.
We got that Hendrix was 'something else', back in the day. Hindsight says he was even greater than we knew. He died too young but his music will live on until "the end of time".

[Bluesrockguy]

Aside from the bombs dropping / exploding, the machine gun fire, he also adds the horror of war through the screams of pain, fear, heartbreak as innocent lives see their homes and loves ones destroyed. Back then, for a "public" black man to denounce the war would've been inconceivable, but he was able to make a strong anti-war statement...without saying a word. His technique is amazing and revolutionary but to use onomatopoeia like this (something that was typically reserved to classical composers, like Berlioz and others) is the sign of utter greatness. Thanks for reacting to this work of art!

[MichaelToddSmithSr]

Nobody can take you higher than Jimi Hendrix can 😊

[Meeshrick]

Jimi served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division

[jamessomers]

My mom stayed for Hendrix and she was three months pregnant with me. So I heard Jimmy.❤

[bobsmith-yj]

Truly the most iconic guitar piece ever!

[dougieyou]

As a Canadian it amazes me that more people don't appreciate the fact that this iepitomizes what America is suppose to be about ...freedom to express ones self and no one did it better here than the G.O.A.T.

[donnielsen]

Jimi was a proud American and a Vet; he loved his country

[RickTrain-mz]

Remember Jimi didn’t read music, he felt it, incredible

[qg]

Jimi SAW the Future and was taking Us all for the Journey..

[stevedahlberg]

"And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air". He nailed it.

[billdemotte]

Never fails I get the chills every time I hear this. Just fantastic

[Frankincensedjb]

Woodstock is full of epic performances, this being one of the top performances. What you heard at the very end were the first notes of Purple Haze. I have a tough time just listening to the SSB without it. Interesting point of note, the popularity of Hendrix at that time was off the charts. He was actually the headliner of the whole concert. Great stuff.

[duanebarrett]

I saw Jimi Hendrix do this song on April 11, 1969 at Dorton Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina when Jimi performed with Fat Mattress. It was near the beginning of a new US tour after introducing the Star Spangled Banner on a recently completed European tour. No one had heard the song before and it was stunning. I was 16, a junior in high school at the time. That concert cemented my lifelong love for metal and rock and is at the top of my concert experiences along with early Led Zeppelin the following year (1970). BTW, ticket prices for that concert were $6, $5, $4 and $3.

[Mainecoonlady.]

My Mom grew up in the Great Depression era. My Dad was in the Air Force in WWII. I played this video for her, as I had already experienced it. She listened intently. When he was wrapping it up, I looked over at her. Tears streaming down her face. I asked her why she was crying…. She just said, “Beautiful”.

[richardhinton]

I love Jeff Beck, SRV, and others, but listening to things like this puts an exclamation point on the fact that he was the best ever. All the greats recognized his greatness. RESPECT!

[martinkingston]

It's over 30 years since I first heard Jimi, and to this day I am still in total awe of the man's otherworldly musical brilliance, individuality and vision. Favourite musician of all time, no contest. What a tragic loss. 💙💚🧡✌️✌️✌️🧡💚💙.

[charleskell]

My dad was one of those unfortunate people who left early! He was pissed when he found out he missed Hendrix's performance cause he loves Jimi! Lol!!

[scotiabound]

Saw him perform this on the Fourth of July at the Atlanta Pop Festival in 1970 - 2 months before he died.

[Jude_]

There will NEVER be another JIMI!! This version BLOWS MY MIND: EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO IT!! ENJOY, YA'LL!!! MASTER of MASTERING FEEDBACK and getting the FEELING ACROSS in his music!!