Ronnie Wood recalls living with Jimi Hendrix

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  • Опубліковано 12 сер 2013
  • Ronnie Wood reminisces about his time as Jimi Hendrix's flatmate in Holland Park, where he'd play guitar both left and right handed, and reveals Jimi's embarrassment over his own voice.
    Ronnie also recalls the last time he ever saw the guitar legend leaving Ronnie Scott's in London.
    This clip is taken from The Ronnie Wood Show, an award-winning TV series first broadcast on Sky Arts. Every episode features top artists joining Ronnie for impromptu jamming, lively chat and reminiscing about the wild days of rock'n'roll.
    Episode 6, Clip 1.

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  • @stefanthorpenberg887
    @stefanthorpenberg887 5 років тому +849

    I also once spoke shortly with Jimi. It was after a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden, in september 1967. It was a lousy concert, because there was a technical problem that sometimes made Jimi’s guitar silent, often in the middle of a solo. After some seconds it came back and then it disappeared again some minutes later. Jimi got pissed of course, changed guitars, pedals and cords, but nothing helped. Finally he throwed a silent guitar over his shoulder and left the stage - then the sound came back and we heard something like an airplane crash. I got the opportunity to visit him behind stage, and he seemed to be annoyed over the bad performance. So what is a 13-year old guy supposed to say to someone he already know will be a legend? I started with; ”Great concert tonight!” Jimi looked puzzled and then started to laugh - guess he realized I tried to do my best to cheer him up. Anyhow, I use to say about this short meeting with Jimi, that I once made Hendrix laugh.

    • @jackstone2000
      @jackstone2000 5 років тому +59

      Man I’d do anything for an experience like that with Jimi even as simple as your interaction was, you are a lucky man

    • @timothya.olmeda7299
      @timothya.olmeda7299 5 років тому +46

      Stefan Thorpenberg
      You did good young Stephan.

    • @version736ha2
      @version736ha2 5 років тому +30

      Cool story

    • @vintage76vipergreenBeetle
      @vintage76vipergreenBeetle 4 роки тому +9

      😎

    • @thanossnap4170
      @thanossnap4170 4 роки тому +15

      Great story, Stefan! It's often the little things that make the biggest impact.

  • @mikemayco7888
    @mikemayco7888 4 роки тому +210

    Jimmy's voice was unique as his guitar playing . total package .

  • @LightenUpMcGraw
    @LightenUpMcGraw 10 років тому +1167

    Someone was saying how nobody cares about a story about Jimi, I do, maybe I'm in the minority but I'm always facinated to hear tales of those times. I can't get enough Jimi talk to be honest. My guess is I'm not alone.

    • @funkster007
      @funkster007 10 років тому +31

      I'm with you. I always love to hear stories from Jimi's peers or anybody who knew him for that matter. Even Robert Fripp who was from an entirely different music camp had an interesting encounter with him. Apparently Jimi was a big fan of King Crimson, and introduced himself to Fripp by saying "I want to shake your hand with this hand, it's closer to my heart." Cool stuff!

    • @nuendo2496
      @nuendo2496 10 років тому +6

      Just remember most are "tales". Lot's of embellishments and exaggerations.

    • @Voodoochil111111
      @Voodoochil111111 10 років тому +18

      Yeah Clapton had said that in an old interview. That he didn't wanna hear stories about Hendrix anymore, but it was obvious that he was just incredibly heartbroken that he lost not only someone who understood the way his mind worked musically, but also just a good friend. It's sad.

    • @nuendo2496
      @nuendo2496 10 років тому +4

      Jeff Leach Yes. He's said the same things about Duane Allman and Stevie Ray. Very sad.

    • @johnsmith6286
      @johnsmith6286 10 років тому +30

      You want another Jimi story?..... not that I ever met him, I was only 17 when he died. But 8 years later I had a houseful of musicians at the top of their game including one legendary guitarist, one great guitarist and one very good one among the various instrumentalists. We were chatting about other guitar players, their styles, riffs and licks, but there was one obvious player that nobody mentioned. In my amateur naivety I asked the legendary player, "What do you think about Jimi Hendrix?". The room instantly went silent as if someone had pulled a plug, and ten to fifteen very awkward seconds crawled by before the very good player released everyone from the spell by emphatically stating, "He's dead". It was as if every brick in the building had heaved a huge communal sigh of relief. "Yes" agreed the legend, "That's right, he's dead." But there was still a lot of unease in the room. The great player added, "He was a genius, but he's not around anymore." Someone else said, "He's in the past." With everyone but me apparently satisfied with that appraisal, conversation picked up again on another topic .
      I was shocked and confused by this reaction and it took a few more months of associating with professional muso's for me to work it out. They were still afraid of him. He had been dead for 8 years but all it took was the mere mention of his name to shake their egos so much that they returned to the state of "How can I compete with that?"

  • @DreKC
    @DreKC 5 років тому +196

    For a man who was insecure about his voice, I think he had a fantastic one.

    • @itgetter9
      @itgetter9 4 роки тому +15

      I read recently that John Lennon also could not stand the sound of his own voice. Two of my favorite singers/musicians. Moral of the story? The things you don't love about yourself might still be a gift to the world somehow.

    • @eht12369
      @eht12369 4 роки тому

      Jimmy used to do dozens of vocal takes in the studio and patch them all together to compile one take he thought was decent

    • @matthewwilson3202
      @matthewwilson3202 3 роки тому +1

      Same for Marvin Gaye

    • @DreKC
      @DreKC 3 роки тому +1

      @MichaelKingsfordGray Little troll roaming around the comments section here calling people cowards for some reason. Most people wouldn’t even dignify your hateful words but I’m going to anyways because you’re in desperate need of some unsolicited advice and are seeking attention anyways. I’ve got news for you man, positivity is a universal trait and certainly something Jimi would’ve appreciated. Clearly you can’t grasp that and I’m sorry you feel compelled to try and start arguments with strangers on the internet for no reason (you know better not to but choose to anyways). It doesn’t help you or anyone else here, and also what you’re trying to say makes literally no sense whatsoever. I find it strange that in my attempt to admire an artist I’ve cared about for years, you still find a way to complain about it. Best of luck and hope you find peace.

    • @terrymiller111
      @terrymiller111 3 роки тому +2

      What finally made Jimi say "Fuck it" about being self-conscious about the quality of his vocals was how Bob Dylan didn't care about his.

  • @robertcaffrey6097
    @robertcaffrey6097 6 років тому +70

    Jimi's voice is beautiful especially on songs such as Angel, Castles made of sand, Wind cries Mary, Little Wing, actually his voice is great on everything he sang on. I also think Jimi was a great lyricist/songwriter the fact that his guitar playing was years ahead of its time overshadows his songwriting talents.

    • @henryrogers5500
      @henryrogers5500 2 роки тому +3

      Jimi was the greatest thing since Italian beef sandwiches from Novi’s beef and deep-fried shrimp from Troha’s on 26th and Pulaski!

  • @cat51501
    @cat51501 8 років тому +327

    OH, & by the way...I thought Jimi was an incredibly SOULFUL singer!... Always thought his singing was underrated! It Fit his music to perfection!

    • @FirearmsGunGear
      @FirearmsGunGear 6 років тому +10

      Cal congo indeed, great tone, rhythm, timing and feel in his voice.

    • @francie2915
      @francie2915 5 років тому +8

      Cal Congo yes! Hearing Jimi sing when he wanted to sound sweet, was like falling into a field of lavender , and one could breathe deeply of the beauty in him. As in the sweet parts of “Are You Experienced?”; another way his singing could make me feel was as though our Spirits were flying, free and timeless.
      Remember all the possibilities we believed in for awhile? Like love and peace and no more war...sigh.

    • @frankrichards3089
      @frankrichards3089 5 років тому

      Me too

    • @Stu-SB
      @Stu-SB 5 років тому +3

      @@francie2915 Bold as Love, Castles Made of Sand... both well sung..

    • @funkyalfonso
      @funkyalfonso 5 років тому +1

      @@Stu-SB Ezy Rider.

  • @melisssa7777
    @melisssa7777 2 роки тому +4

    Jimi Hendrix was so ahead of everyone else., and quite frankly still is.
    No one can ever duplicate his creative mind or spirit.

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy Рік тому +8

    Jimi had an amazing voice. His phrasing & emotion was incredible.

  • @1DIKOD
    @1DIKOD 8 років тому +151

    Jimi had a great voice

    • @steveconn
      @steveconn 5 років тому +2

      No he didn't. Talking blues.

    • @ratacataviousbrown4702
      @ratacataviousbrown4702 5 років тому +3

      And the wind with its old age, it's crush and it's wisdom, whispers no, this will be the last.... I loved his voice, his guitar and his lyrics. Jimmy was not from this planet or even this universe.

  • @FigmentSALabel
    @FigmentSALabel 10 років тому +420

    I like Jimi's voice.

    • @zorbanongreco
      @zorbanongreco 6 років тому +16

      yes, his singing was perfect for his material💕🐂💨

    • @rockonthestone4907
      @rockonthestone4907 6 років тому +8

      Love his attitude when singing. Very powerful voice

    • @jerrypeters2095
      @jerrypeters2095 6 років тому +3

      Everyone says that about every artist. His voice sucked. He was boring with boring songs.

    • @rockonthestone4907
      @rockonthestone4907 6 років тому +6

      Jerry Peters please listen to his powerful voice and heavy music before dissing him. Thanks

    • @gopstench1883
      @gopstench1883 5 років тому +8

      He had a great voice.

  • @hunterwest54
    @hunterwest54 4 роки тому +38

    Ronnie actually gets a bit choked up here an tries to cover it up with a laugh. Great guy

  • @jacksummitt4304
    @jacksummitt4304 3 роки тому +3

    Ronnie is walking history man would one love to sit down and have a talk with. Mind blown

  • @Gunslinger000
    @Gunslinger000 7 років тому +7

    Watching your videos takes me back, Ronnie. I've followed you since 1969 and just can't get enough of the music you've put together over the years.

  • @martintramil8084
    @martintramil8084 4 роки тому +11

    Ronnie Wood=Absolute Gem!

  • @CitizenPain69
    @CitizenPain69 3 роки тому +24

    LOVE how REAL musicians LIKE Ronnie Wood NEVER overplay their ROCKSTAR associations to make it sound LIKE they'd HUNG OUT more than they ACTUALLY did. And you can HEAR the annoyance in his voice just like he's a regular guy when he talks about Jimi being able to swap hands when playing the guitar and STILL being able to play well BOTH ways...effortlessly!

    • @kennyo0079
      @kennyo0079 2 роки тому +1

      WOW that is SO awesome

    • @scott-o3345
      @scott-o3345 6 місяців тому +1

      And people still insist that he restrung his guitar. I saw a short video of him signing autographs - he was ambidextrous.

    • @vb14086
      @vb14086 4 місяці тому

      @@scott-o3345 I believe you are correct about this, and I didn't know for quite sometime that he actually wrote with his right hand.

  • @metalmulisha0143
    @metalmulisha0143 4 роки тому +10

    Loved Jimi's speaking voice and loved his singing even more, his vocal melody and phrasing was incredibly free and spontaneous which I think matches his music perfectly considering the incredibly far out statements and stories he was singing, just makes it even more mesmerising
    And Ron Wood was an incredible bass player, man!! Can't forget Ronnie either

  • @i.m.7710
    @i.m.7710 4 роки тому +11

    I had a very short glimpse dream about him when i was 14 and he was alive playing gigs in California. I can still see the glimpse 51 years later exactly.
    I wasnt a big fan and haven't followed his music over the decades so I'm discovering it now and it's obvious everything about him, clothes, music, all of it, was 50 to 100 years ahead of the times. His interviews and comments were so intelligent, it seems like he's alive today.

  • @outtathyme5679
    @outtathyme5679 4 роки тому +247

    I’d give my right arm to be ambidextrous

    • @jamesmacaw3865
      @jamesmacaw3865 4 роки тому +3

      Lol funny

    • @piriurwin9153
      @piriurwin9153 4 роки тому +3

      Being ambidextrous is fun. You get sore, you swap hands and I'm taking about writing lol

    • @charliejeans2413
      @charliejeans2413 4 роки тому

      Yeah. Ronny seems a little jealous ? Enviuos no less.

    • @LostMyMojo100
      @LostMyMojo100 4 роки тому +3

      Then you'd swim in circles...

    • @davidvincent380
      @davidvincent380 4 роки тому +1

      Haha I'll give my left leg to play like zidane

  • @byronswart8658
    @byronswart8658 8 років тому +2

    Thank you 4 Sharing. It's Great ta hear the history straight from A Man who knows!👍

  • @cat51501
    @cat51501 8 років тому +24

    Hey guys, I found that Guitar Player interview out on Google -Read This:James: But those things were somehow secondary to the flow. He used to come in - remember that time in New York when he played that club there with B.B. King?
    Sam: Yeah, Generations. Right after Martin Luther King.
    James: Yeah. The same week we were there with B.B. King, and Martin Luther King got shot. B.B. King really played his set to him, just really played beautifully. B.B. King played so beautifully and delicately that night for Martin Luther King. He was fantastic. But anyways, Hendrix came in every night that week and jammed. They stayed open all night. After the regular scheduled acts were over, they stayed open all night for jam sessions. And Hendrix came in every night, and he played everything under the sun! He played all the Beatles stuff, he played Bach, Beethoven - on the electric guitar. And not only that, he could play the guitar right-handed and left-handed. Either handed!
    You saw him do this?
    James: Yeah! Upside-down.
    Sam: That’s a fact.
    James: He played his guitar [points to Sam].
    Did he flip it over to play it?
    James: Either way!
    Sam: He would flip it over. He could play it both ways, or restrung so it’d be right for a left-hander.
    James: Right. He could play right-handed guitar left-handed, left-handed guitar right handed, right-handed guitar right handed, and left-handed guitar left handed.
    Sam: And it wasn’t like he was compromising because it’s a harder position. It was all the same level of musicianship.
    James: Yeah. I could not tell any difference when I was listening to him play - we sat there all night for a whole week, every night, with him playing. And he played all night long.

  • @JamesBond-ml3zp
    @JamesBond-ml3zp 5 років тому +6

    Ron has a Unique look, one of character and he seems to come off very humble and honest.

    • @franknada8235
      @franknada8235 3 роки тому

      Ronnie's talent a bit wasted in the RS but still my favorite of the RS. The Faces would have had even more to give creatively, but their influence in their styles was much greater than most.

    • @annbugbee5623
      @annbugbee5623 3 роки тому +1

      I agree with you Michael Turner.Walter B.Memphis. 😛☠🎸👍💯

  • @TheToocold
    @TheToocold 10 років тому +227

    Ron Wood is a totally underrated/under appreciated musician on both sides of the ocean. I saw him slay Clapton on TV once and I bet he doesn't think so. A monster on guitar and bass. You all better recognize.

    • @TheToocold
      @TheToocold 9 років тому +4

      Thanks for the post! I had no idea that Woody had a TV show. Wow! I am well pleased.

    • @russelllamberg
      @russelllamberg 8 років тому +6

      +Glenn “Doc” Holloway I agree! I have some bootlegs of The Faces in concert and Ron is incredible on Guitar!

    • @JulioLeonFandinho
      @JulioLeonFandinho 7 років тому +6

      Yeah, he carried guitar playing in The Faces just by himself and it's glorious, his work there was just outstanding

    • @joeyg2525
      @joeyg2525 6 років тому +22

      I'm one of the biggest Rolling Stones fans you'll ever meet, but to be honest they hold Ronnie back if you want my honest opinion. What he plays for the Stones won't ever be as good as what he did with the faces.

    • @jasonbone5121
      @jasonbone5121 6 років тому +6

      There is a video on youtube of Ron Wood playing blues with Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang. To say Ron stole the show would be an understatement. Awesome guitarist indeed!

  • @davincimotorworksinc6710
    @davincimotorworksinc6710 4 роки тому +7

    The world missed so much music that was to come by Jimmi that sadly we will never know

  • @thegrungewave
    @thegrungewave 10 років тому +75

    Good night, Jimi Hendrix... :,,,(

    • @thegrungewave
      @thegrungewave 3 роки тому

      @Ronnie Wood You as well, brother.

  • @dougcoombes8497
    @dougcoombes8497 3 роки тому +9

    Beautiful story Ronnie, the emotion in your voice and on your face brought tears to my eyes.

    • @Leo-dr4qm
      @Leo-dr4qm 6 місяців тому

      Get a grip

    • @dougcoombes8497
      @dougcoombes8497 6 місяців тому

      @@Leo-dr4qm Thanks for the comment even if it was meant as a put down.
      I'd forgotten about this clip and still think it is beautiful and moving.
      Jimi Hendrix was a huge part of my life growing up and so were the Stones. In a way current "musicians" can never be.

    • @Leo-dr4qm
      @Leo-dr4qm 6 місяців тому

      Not a put down it's just people invent things ..an artist like Ronnie pictures etc read his diary no mention..same with Janis Joplin jumping on him Ronnie and rod Stewart..were not in that immediate circle in 60s rod the mod used follow Brian Jones like a lap dog

    • @Leo-dr4qm
      @Leo-dr4qm 6 місяців тому

      It's a nice story

    • @Leo-dr4qm
      @Leo-dr4qm 6 місяців тому

      Just like Ronnie was first choice ..Rory Gallagher..was on there Ronnie wasnt

  • @iggyfritz8796
    @iggyfritz8796 5 років тому +3

    Jimi may have not liked his voice but myself and I am sure millions of others feel, we loved it!
    I couldn't imagine any other voice to fit that amazing guitar work. His voice was as unique and honest as was his playing. God bless JIMI.

  • @bryan3dguitar
    @bryan3dguitar 8 років тому +1

    Ronnie Wood has a beautiful speaking voice. And he recalls his memory of Jimi, as being a shy guy with class.

  • @henryrogers5500
    @henryrogers5500 2 роки тому +2

    Jimi had a wonderful singing voice that went so well with the creative genius compositions he came up with as well as the covers he did!

  • @maplespak
    @maplespak 8 років тому +2

    These Ronnie Wood youtube things are great. I like that they're short. I usually rip through a few of them obsessively. Keep it up, Ronnie! Love it! He's a great personality to do this, too. Perfect.

  • @bonnerscott5374
    @bonnerscott5374 3 роки тому +9

    1:07 Ronnie almost lost it(tear) He's seeing Jimmy in his head at the moment. "27club folks"

  • @aflightofbumblebee749
    @aflightofbumblebee749 2 роки тому +1

    Jimi had a beautiful singing voice!..

  • @SubPablum
    @SubPablum 3 роки тому +1

    Jimi, you had a wonderful and amazingly soulful singing voice. It has inspired me all my life.

  • @truegangsteroflove
    @truegangsteroflove 10 років тому +58

    This is a pretty good example of the difficulty of the rock and roll life. So much is put into making music that everything else is put on the back burner - friends, family, health, living a normal life. The best make a lot of money, but the money doesn't change the fact that they live a life of sacrifice. For sure there's a lot of ego involved and love of fan adulation, but the music is always number one. We get to enjoy it, and our lives would be lesser without it.

    • @leonascimento2471
      @leonascimento2471 10 років тому +13

      And still when he died he had nothing more than a hundred dollars in his bank account. Jimi's not just the greatest guitar player ever, but also one of the most financially abused artist in music's history.

    • @MrRavic
      @MrRavic 10 років тому +1

      Bohoo

    • @JustK009
      @JustK009 7 років тому +1

      truegangsteroflove gospel!

    • @bob733333
      @bob733333 6 років тому

      Cry to your Mom.

    • @Einnor084
      @Einnor084 5 років тому +2

      truegangsteroflove
      Unlike da GREAT majority of peephole, Jimi knew $, had no real value. Itz only DUH ILLusion, dat $ iz sumthin 2 b worshipped, dat givez da ILLumiNAUGHTY/$, power & CONtrol over most of da human race. $, iz not natural & it does not cum from God/grow on treez. There4, it holdz lil real value, BUTT DUH value we ndow it wit.
      Of course, surrounded by peephole, who were mesmerized by his SUPPOSED wealth & ceberity, I'm sure Jimi started caring about it a lil mo. After-all.... U only git about 15 minutez n da spotlite. Tho I think Jimiz new material, wuz on point, there were those, who were not so confident n his new stuff/direction. They didn't want him workin wit brothaz, xpanding his band, & gittin mo n2 his funky/soul brotha side. They wanted him 2 CONtinue playin rock wit da 2 SO CALLED whiteboyz, & touring ncessantly, while they raked n all da dough from da ef4tz, of The Experience! Letz say Jimi didn't die & these peepz were afraid 2 push dis new muzak & lo & bhold, Jimi wuz broke & destitute again. I'm sure all of da God-like adulation, woulda dried-up, REAL FAST, cause all muggafuggaz care about, iz cash.
      Whorez of babble-on, baby!

  • @misfit2022
    @misfit2022 3 роки тому +4

    Living with Jimi how cool is that. Also Jimi’s vocals were perfect for his music.

  • @HotShotsPhotoJD
    @HotShotsPhotoJD 7 років тому +2

    ....i like how Ron Wood recognizes the full circle of life and the cool story with his times and JIMI.

  • @cjhasmyheart
    @cjhasmyheart 8 років тому +26

    equally as good playing right handed...never heard that before...just another gift of his

    • @mikidomeny1677
      @mikidomeny1677 7 років тому +7

      According to legend, Jimi was left handed but playing on guitar on the left side is a "sign of the devil" ..he had very religious father so he had to play on the other side everytime he was around :)

    • @tambourineman6653
      @tambourineman6653 7 років тому +2

      +Mikulas Domeny Lol are you listening to the shit you're saying? Jimi didn't give 2 fucks about his father. he was on his own.

    • @ryanbeasley6224
      @ryanbeasley6224 7 років тому +7

      +Tambourine Man hey you tambourine loving fuck he's right when jimi was a kid his past time was laying in bed playing his gee tar him and his sister and brother had bunk beds and when ever their dad would open up the door jimi would switch over and play right handed it's in his auto biography if I had it with me I'd even tell you what page number it was on. PIZZA FORGET ABOUT IT!!!

    • @mikidomeny1677
      @mikidomeny1677 7 років тому +2

      Tambourine Man he got his first guitar from his father.. but whatever you say dude..

    • @Marco81blues
      @Marco81blues 7 років тому

      He appeared in on of my dreams some years ago..playing right handed..I think he was trying to teach me the wack lick he was playing..never figured it out... Never dreamed with Hendrix again :(

  • @jorgejohnson451
    @jorgejohnson451 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing those memories, Ronnie. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @simonegracia3860
    @simonegracia3860 10 років тому +2

    There will never be another Jimmy ; i LOVE His Music i was VERY LUCKY in 1967 i saw Him PLAY in Kansas City Mo. Win He played you could hear a Pin drop,but win He stop the people would "Go CRAZY "I WILL NEVER FORGET IT ! 😎😋😎 O an God Bless him💜

    • @keneelee
      @keneelee 9 років тому

      Jimi

    • @simonegracia3860
      @simonegracia3860 9 років тому

      I think is the BEST EVER what people do in music now because of Him NOBODY DID B4 THE NOW DON'T UNDERSTAND IT WAS ALL NEW UNREAL HEhad a HELL OF A MIND LIKE I said they don't understand what He started all player think He was Great they understand it not e-z 2 do what He did 😎Simone*~ R.I.P JIMMY An God Bless Him

    • @simonegracia3860
      @simonegracia3860 9 років тому

      Kids now(They don't understand

    • @simonegracia3860
      @simonegracia3860 9 років тому

      Sorry 4 the miss up's😯

    • @robertlepine8801
      @robertlepine8801 9 років тому

      Simone Gracia I totally agree.Kids today are so impressed by the flavor of the moment than to really appreciate true talent.They think "Maroon 5" is the greatest lol. or should i dare to say "C-RAP!" yuck! I'm happy to say my nephew (b.'89) loves all the older music,so there is hope yet for the younger gen. But the kid at the top who asked "who is Hendrix? and "who cares?" is just sad.

  • @skogsjarvenab7958
    @skogsjarvenab7958 5 місяців тому

    Some musicians have an instant connection in-between their brain and their instrument, Jimi was one of those. Thanks for the story Ronnie.

  • @mikew3494
    @mikew3494 4 роки тому

    Thank you Ronnie... We love to hear these stories... Wow... You shared a flat with Jimi... How cool... Love your playing... Your intro to Stay With Me is one of the most awesome in Rock history....Thanks Ronnie .... ♥️

  • @dasboot-yp7xv
    @dasboot-yp7xv 10 років тому +37

    I marvel at Jimi's guitar prowess. No one played a guitar like him. Yes, there are brilliant, technical guitarists, but they don't touch what Jimi did. Indescribable really, he just figured out the sounds he wanted from the guitar, and made them happen. I don't expect to see talent like that again.

    • @NyQuilDonut
      @NyQuilDonut 10 років тому +1

      Ehh.. Jimi was great don't get me wrong at all but I don't think he lives up to his billing when it comes to songwriting. I like his songs but for as much as he's talked up you'd think he was the greatest songwriters/technical musician of all time. There are several people I would put before him as better overall musicians but I won't get into that. My point is only that Jimi was obviously great and I like his music *but* he's over hyped IMO. Again I don't want to offend any Jimi fans (as I am one) but no single musician should be talked up this much.

    • @nuendo2496
      @nuendo2496 10 років тому +1

      lasoogneypubes Yes. He was good...but so were others. Too much hype.

    • @NyQuilDonut
      @NyQuilDonut 10 років тому

      shaun sweeney Yeah he definitely earned his stripes. I personally don't think that the way you look or the way you move has any real impact on your actual music. I can't see him moving or what he's wearing when I listen to his albums. He was a great musician don't get me wrong but sometimes he's just put too high up on that pedestal you know?

    • @nuendo2496
      @nuendo2496 10 років тому +2

      lasoogneypubes Exactly. Yes, no disputing the guy was good. I saw him live twice. He wasn't as good as other guitarist I've seen. Too much shock and awe not enough real substance. I do like a few albums that I play every now and again but no more than other artists.

    • @InAnotherLife90
      @InAnotherLife90 10 років тому +5

      Jimi wasn't an outstanding songwriter? One of the best ever? ...have you heard castles in the sand?

  • @fullboreraw
    @fullboreraw 4 роки тому +1

    This is so simple and yet I find it incredibly touching, about his voice and about his 'annoying' talent (!) and about the final 'goodnight'..few tears here, 50 years later

  •  3 роки тому +1

    I specifically came here to compliment Ronnie Wood for the album "First Step" by Small Faces. Your guitar playing , slide and drop D , changed my life. Thank you for all you've given us.

  • @Txyleo
    @Txyleo 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Mr Wood for sharing it

  • @johan2949
    @johan2949 4 роки тому +3

    REALLY FUN TO HEAR ABOUT "GOOD NIGHT" ...RON WOOD IS A GREAT GUY ALONG WITH JIMI !!

  • @DrumWild
    @DrumWild 7 років тому +1

    Been a fan for years, and have had your *_DECADE 60s_* hanging on my studio wall for a long time.

  • @billytheweasel
    @billytheweasel 6 років тому +2

    My buddy sings great and we always had to plead with him to sing. He didn't think he could sing.
    Jimi had a great voice.

  • @stellalewis9855
    @stellalewis9855 3 роки тому +1

    I knew a bodyguard who used to stop at Jimi's flat , he had a hook hand , Jimi gave him a car and house ,he said he was a very caring person 🌹❤️

  • @peterhaynes8258
    @peterhaynes8258 3 роки тому +2

    One living legend talking about another past legend. R.I.P. JIMI.

    • @georgealderson4424
      @georgealderson4424 3 роки тому

      When I was a kid I thought JH was a bit scary but the more I read about him the more I like him! It seems he was a gentle man in the real sense

  • @zorbanongreco
    @zorbanongreco 6 років тому +1

    thanks Ron.

  • @brianmucha6426
    @brianmucha6426 4 роки тому

    Wow. Ron Wood is basically a music legend, and you can see the deep regard he had for Hendrix. I loved his comment on how Jimmy was sitting there switching hands and could play guitar as well w/ either one. " It was annoying to see..." Such honesty from a great guitar player like Wood; and knowing over the years many good musicians myself I know they would have felt the same seeing Hendrix do something almost no one could do like that. It's humbling and sets you back for a second!

  • @NemohHoes
    @NemohHoes 7 років тому +2

    I think his voice matched perfectly with his style of playing

  • @phillipholt6005
    @phillipholt6005 3 роки тому

    I never knew that!!!!! Learn something new everyday. Thank goodness.

  • @Mynamesalexa
    @Mynamesalexa 4 роки тому +1

    I saw both of you perform.
    Hendrix 1970
    Rolling Stones in 72.
    With Ron Wood 1978.

  • @jonbassett8023
    @jonbassett8023 3 роки тому

    An incredible rocker! LOVE Ron Wood!

  • @robinmay9745
    @robinmay9745 3 роки тому

    Mijn held,Jimmy Hendrix.Vanaf mijn 13de tot nu,ik ben 64 jaar..Hij heeft mij zó veel troost en liefde gegeven door zijn muziek.I love him. Gr Lilian

  • @imbees2
    @imbees2 2 роки тому

    any story about Jimi Hendrix is appreciated.

  • @hate6687
    @hate6687 7 років тому +1

    Thankx Ronnie

  • @fredfloyd34
    @fredfloyd34 2 роки тому

    Ronnie you added so much to the stones.Absolutely have your influence on my guitarwork...jam on!!!

  • @bigalb8935
    @bigalb8935 4 роки тому

    Beautiful story love that bit ronni jimi was a gentleman.

  • @jamespolucha6911
    @jamespolucha6911 3 роки тому

    Love to hear about Jimi he was the BEST and alway will be , R.I.P. he left us way too soon

  • @brenddevries7792
    @brenddevries7792 2 роки тому

    Mister Wood is such a great man!

  • @hermanmelville3871
    @hermanmelville3871 5 років тому +1

    “Hey Jimi, say goodnight.” Beautiful.

  • @briandufoe3719
    @briandufoe3719 Рік тому

    I love hearing about the cream of the crop legendary musicians.

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 5 років тому +1

    Two great talents,Jimi and Woody.
    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @mellow5123
    @mellow5123 3 роки тому +1

    I didn't meet, speak with, or hang out with Jimi. But I certainly got a huge crush on him when my parents took us to see the film Rainbow Bridge. I was in 6th grade. He was so handsome, sexy, and his music so excellent. How could one not?

  • @dadasha
    @dadasha 3 роки тому +1

    Ronnie is a legend!

  • @royceinthehouse842
    @royceinthehouse842 4 місяці тому

    I became a huge fan of of Jimi Hendrix in 67 when his debut album Are you experienced was released. I've often said he was #1 for me out of all the music I love. I have covered him many times on my live Podcast @royceinthehouse I'll never forget my sister coming into my room and asking is that Jimi Hendrix. I said yes, she says do you know what he does on stage? Yes, he plays the guitar and sings. She said yeah but he rubs his thingy on the mic stand pole. I said I don't care, I like his music. Later I was confronted by my mother in the hallway asking if it was true, lol.

  • @JustaJuboi
    @JustaJuboi 10 років тому +75

    Jimi had a soul that was Kissed by God, The End

    • @andythomas706
      @andythomas706 6 років тому +2

      Who's god? Yours? Ask him why he gives menigitis to kids. And what was the point of influenza or cancer? Listen up, your god has a lot to answer for.

    • @onlyjoetee
      @onlyjoetee 5 років тому

      Everyone does...

    • @1sttvbn
      @1sttvbn 5 років тому +3

      Andy Thomas Are we angry? Mama take you off the teat too early?

    • @michaelstratton6701
      @michaelstratton6701 4 роки тому

      And snuffed out by the devil

    • @MaartenVrijman
      @MaartenVrijman 4 роки тому

      Jimi surely wasn't a religous man... Way too intelligent for that BS

  • @VeniceArtsClub
    @VeniceArtsClub 10 років тому

    great story, thx.

  • @anthonyambrose479
    @anthonyambrose479 3 роки тому +6

    I heard somewhere that hearing BobDylan sing, with his non-conventional style, gave Jimi the push he needed to do the same .

  • @kingrobert1st
    @kingrobert1st 5 років тому +4

    I was destroyed when I heard of his death. I saw him play at The Royal Albert Hall. I heard he used to swap guitars with the bass player but he didn't on this occasion. R.I.P. Jimi Hendrix

    • @kman-mi7su
      @kman-mi7su 3 роки тому

      Probably true, Noel Redding was the band's bassist and also was trained in guitar too.

  • @CaptainGanja
    @CaptainGanja 3 роки тому

    Cool story, man. Love Hendix here. 😎👍

  • @miltontohd6448
    @miltontohd6448 3 роки тому +1

    its great how he admits seeing jimi swap from left to right playing equally well both ways and being upset and amazed at the same time. RW obviously is solid with himself to be truthful about this. Nice to see honesty from a self secure person.

  • @quarter_moon_and_a_guitar
    @quarter_moon_and_a_guitar 3 роки тому +8

    Hendrix' voice was incredible. Average singer but awesome voice, and that's what matters. It sounded weakest live, as he played highly complex guitar when he sang which stole his concentration. But in the studio, one of the coolest voices in rock

  • @Jimbopjam
    @Jimbopjam 11 років тому

    This is a great channel Ronny ! Nice work

  • @pena.3302
    @pena.3302 Рік тому +1

    Bold as love...!!

  • @TheAustinGuy
    @TheAustinGuy 7 років тому +1

    I love Ronnie!

  • @burtblahnik6074
    @burtblahnik6074 5 років тому

    Jimi was truly amazing for anytime !

  • @Contractnik
    @Contractnik 5 років тому

    I used to live there with Jimi Hendrix...MAN. WOW.

  • @rg6569
    @rg6569 2 роки тому

    Ronnie, you are fantastic! Sorry about Charlie, He will be missed (no more engine) Cheers from Canada!!

  • @chasbodaniels1744
    @chasbodaniels1744 2 роки тому +1

    I have such high regard for Woody, after all the greats he’s played with, AND who respect him.
    Back when he knew Jimi, neither of them were yet full versions of the guys they’d become.

  • @jaydenys1104
    @jaydenys1104 5 років тому

    Happy birthday Ron !

  • @dexterjones8646
    @dexterjones8646 7 років тому +10

    He might be my favorite Stone. He's so British.

  • @alal7675
    @alal7675 5 років тому

    Just as good right handed as he was left.... damn what a legend! Far too good for this planet!

  • @fanatamon
    @fanatamon 5 років тому

    Yeah Jimis voice was great man, truthful, human and real.

  • @SimbiniNo1
    @SimbiniNo1 11 років тому

    Great Stuff on here, Straight from the horse`s mouth. Keep up the great work Mr Wood

  • @abw48
    @abw48 5 років тому

    When Ron and Jimi shared a Flat in Holland Park in the late 1960s it wasnt like the Holland Park of today, it was a whole lot poorer.
    I lived in South Kensington, we called it South Ken, not far from Holland Park in 1969, just off Kensington Church Street. Wild days indeed.

  • @juniorjohnson5961
    @juniorjohnson5961 3 роки тому

    Love ya Ronnie 💙

  • @frankemiliani1890
    @frankemiliani1890 9 років тому

    What a good Sound! AndRonnie

  • @shuddupeyaface
    @shuddupeyaface 2 роки тому

    What a story xx

  • @KISSTHESKYTRIBUTE
    @KISSTHESKYTRIBUTE 3 роки тому

    Amazing story.. we gotta jam with you someday Ron!

  • @keithfr7095
    @keithfr7095 5 років тому

    Mc Graw, yup, any stories are great. The guy lived a life too short,and is the reason for so many comments. positive vibes- the reason Hendrix is loved! Plus, Ronnie filled Mick Taylors position in the Stones nicely. Another great artist! Good stuff! Two great artists, maybe someday, I can make it to a Stones concert, missed the 81 show at Brendan Byrne.....hope we're not all in wheelchairs by then...I'll still flick my bic! With my old fart hand! You still can't kill rock and roll.

  • @TheDerek47
    @TheDerek47 7 років тому +1

    Stayed there in 2009 :)

  • @nigolt.4345
    @nigolt.4345 4 роки тому

    Brilliant

  • @shakeyourguitartutorials
    @shakeyourguitartutorials 4 роки тому

    sad , was his face at the end of this video , so long , jimi , but ronnie is still around , rock on ronnie!

  • @mjt11860
    @mjt11860 10 років тому +20

    i just realized that ron could pass for hugh hefner!

  • @narlycat
    @narlycat Рік тому

    Jimi's voice and his mannerisms were cool. Awe-shucks. who says awe-shucks in the middle of a song? but it works, his singing makes you smile. 😊makes my day.

  • @DUGZYBONEZ1
    @DUGZYBONEZ1 4 роки тому

    Love jimis music and I know I grew up in the early 70s but not discovered a lot of bands around mid 70s .it would of been great if some of these artists were around and put them on some collaborations like jimihendrix,phil,lynott,sydbarret/waters,Bono from zeplin,santana,so many others but if you would of out all these guys in a studio you could imagine shit goes bad or sometimes the vibe could of been unimaginable if they were alive with a great couple songs as a whole 😊👍🏼🔥r i.p.jimi forever even thru this coronaagenda I still play your songs ✌🏽🔥

    • @danhope77
      @danhope77 3 роки тому

      It would have been

  • @357HFC
    @357HFC 3 роки тому +2

    Great to see Ronnie get a bit emotional about his mate.