Jimi Hendrix On Why He Creates Destruction On Stage | The Dick Cavett Show

Jimi Hendrix discusses why he destroys things on stage...

Date aired - 1969 - Jimi Hendrix

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[dalenelson]

Theres never been a cooler cat on this planet

[foxhound]

I can't believe how amazing Jimi was in his short life, he was a purist who spoke from the heart with zero nonsense. Makes me love him even more =)

[jeannet]

Politics, "the art of words, which means nothing."

[mikhailrutenberg]

He was so right about role of music in our lives, got goosebumps at that part. Jimi is cool man

[gunsgiftsgalleries]

Third Stone from the Sun, Machine Gun, Pali Gap, May this be Love & Still Raining, Still Dreaming are all musical masterpieces created by this man. And most people have never heard any of them.

[jamesdrynan]

It's extraordinary to recall how volatile the US was in the sixties. Hendrix appearing at Woodstock was the crown jewel in the peaceful gathering at Woodstock and a mere four months later, the Altamont concert killed the vibe forever. What a decade! Started with The Beatles and ended with The Stones.

[MaxMustermann.]

He predicts the evolution of the modern lifesyle in this video!

[HomebrewStew]

The Hendrix aura is something to behold though not his self-destructive ways.

[DaniBurke]

You forget that he was only probably 26 in this interview he’s so mature and knowledgeable nothing like the punks these days

[LuzMaria]

Music has always given me peace of mind and satisfaction and direction. It still does and will always do. Music is my entire life. Jimi is so wise.

[billnelson]

He saw a bit of the glimpse of the future decades into the 21st century that would happen long after he died in the second half of September 1970. He is prophetically right about there will come a time when humans will need more to spiritually rely on music than politics. I don't know if he personally believes in Jesus Christ but by what he is saying is true. Humans have a longing in their soul that politics, status, arrogant superiority, money, materialism and achievements cannot fill.

[hamishlambert]

I could listen to his ideas all day. Fascinating

[robink]

Jimi Hendrix was so gorgeous. RIP 🌹🕊❤️🕊🌹

[paulkersey]

The absolute GOAT. THAT'S UNDISPUTED

[geojoshi]

What he said came true. I always look to his music to clear my head,

[thehiphopprophet]

I appreciate you for uploading these clips of Jimi but I hope you upload the full interview too

[douglasstaggs]

Music is EVERYTHING as far as I'm concerned.

[BenNZ-jn]

Much more articulate than many of his musical descendants today

[gregdahlen]

Setting the guitar on fire might be a statement that the music played and the audience getting together to hear it is an experience that warms everybody's hearts and minds, warms like fire.

[thomaslangley]

I'm so gutted your gone Jimi. Rest easy brother.