British guitarist reacts to Jimi Hendrix's reincarnation - Randy Hansen!

[@supervibetrucker5570]

I've know Randy since the mid 70s. Grew up with him and his brother in West Seattle. I've had the pleasure of not only seeing him play many times but my band has opened for him numerous times. 🤟🤟

[@danielhoward4566]

Did you go to Denny Jr. High or Chief Sealth? And if you did, what years?

[@groovymoon]

That's so cool!

[@katsujinkin60]

I saw Hendrix play 3 times and listening to Randy is giving me a major flashback. It's not just his playing, but it's also his voice. It's eerie. I met Jimi and Buddy Miles before they formed Band of Gypsies. This is as close to Jimi as I have been in over 50 years. I can close my eyes and be 16 again!

[@notturable]

Saw him in a small club in Belgium. Very impressive performance. We had a chat together after the concert. I found this little man very sweet and humble.

[@dangatton7138]

1st time I saw Randy was in seattle at a small 60 person bar. Randy was playing Beatles and said that he would be right back. My friend who took me there said now dont be shocked.. Randy comes back on stage in Hendrix Drag and started playing.. Blew me away. all of that for 60 people !.. this guys the real thing !! I lived a mile from Hendrix grave so it was special !!

[@odudi]

Thx so much for introducing this guy. I have played in bands for almost 30 years. Hendrix,SRV, Trower, were my biggest parts of the set list. I have seen a lot of people play Hendrix but now the past few weeks i have been watching Randy Hansen videos. The guy goes beyond just capturing the tone and playing style, but he has captured the soul and vibe of Hendrix that i have not seen any other guitar player reach.

[@timbrady6473]

You can see why Buddy Miles and Billy Cox toured with Randy .

[@iggyfritz7150]

If you never got to see Jimmy Randy is your man. he's got Jimmy's tone and playing down so well it literally raises the hair on my arms in the back of my neck. Not to mention vocally he sounds just like Jimmy.

[@averyadrian1534]

Jimi

[@incaspathway8595]

Yep ,what he said lol JIMI

[@Justentime77]

Jimi, nice comment, but Jimi!

[@DPhasely]

Randy Hansen was my first concert when I was in high school around 1983.

[@davideastlee9983]

Grew up with Randy in Seattle... We were in a couple bands together. A real great friend and a really great guitarist and showman :)

[@danielhoward4566]

The THE. You guys were a really good band. You were an excellent player also Dave. 🙂

[@danielhoward4566]

What was the other band? Was it Atlanta? I thought Brian was the other guitarist in that band. But that was before the THE band. Oh yeah, it's me, Dan from up the street across from Jim Winemans house on 11th. 🤣- Also, I bought your jazz books when they came out a long time ago. Awesome stuff.

[@michaelbradley2366]

I've known the guy for decades. A really genuine and sweet guy who plays some killer guitar with the Al Hendrix endorsement

[@bombaclastrudeboy7892]

Wow, he must be a really cool dude. Lucky.

[@josefcosta8267]

Randy is the best and only living guitarist who can play Jimi's music like the master himself...

[@Stevenbalee]

I’ve seen Randy Hanson several times including my very first concert in 78. That remains the best concert I’ve ever attended. He ran into the audience gave me a high 5. Awesome

[@bartrobinson2103]

Also saw him in 78 in Philly

[@paulhicks3595]

A high point of my life was watch Randy play Machine Gun live. I didn’t think it was possible but he absolutely NAILED it.

[@TheLeadSled]

Randy is a legend, a very humble man with an immense talent. The sad thing about it all is he is basically unknown outside of some hardcore guitar fans and Hendrix fans. I have been playing guitar for 30 years and he still amazes me every time I see him play, the man just has a God given talent.

[@NormanPeterson]

Randy started out in Kid Chrysler & the Cruisers.. 50's show band.. Part of their show was a few Hendrix songs.. Randy Tim & Larry decided to branch off and just do Hendrix.. They were Machine Gun.. 1978.. My band Blue Sky opened up for them at their big Seattle debut at the Aquarius Tavern.. 50 ft guitar cable dancing on the tables.. I have a mixing board tape of the show.. He was killer right from the get go.. He was meant to do this.. Plus he is a SUPER sweet person... We are blessed to have him in our world...

[@davelanders163]

Don't forget Jimi never played any song exactly the same twice so it's almost impossible to "copy". Listening to Randy play is as close to hearing Jimi as many will ever get.

[@paulablissett9396]

That's what i said, and Eric Gales....

[@mr.modeel2412]

Fucking awesome. His vocal tone. Etc. 99 % JIMI. SUPER GROOVY. kiks ass !!!

[@mr.modeel2412]

Far out man so true so true. Thats old school rock n roll. At its best. Thru RANDYS SHREDDING. YEAH !!!!

[@mr.modeel2412]

As far as never playing a song the same .

[@mr.modeel2412]

rite on brother.

[@Texasbluestunes]

Randy has been playing Hendrix, since the records were originally released. He probably embodies it more than anyone else could.

[@robertdawson8522]

Saw Randy at my Hi school in Tacoma Washington in 1978.Got to see him again and talk a bit last year.Dude is amazing.He also writes and performs his own music

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

Randy Hansen, IMO, more than anything captures Hendrix' essence. Virtually anyone can learn to play or sing this song. But to have had the dedication and will to, as Phil so eloquently put it "become a mirror image of Jimi". Just as my appreciation of Jimi increases as my understanding of music grows, so does my respect and admiration for Randy and what he's achieved. And the joy and transcendence they've given and continue to give to so many.

[@peonwarrior]

Ive seen randy live many times in germany, hes the absolute best at covering hendrix - absolute beast

[@wallsmartsme]

No other musician since Jimmy Hendrix, including mahogany rush, Stevie Ray Vaughn have ever been so exactly the same as jimmy Hendrix. Outstanding guitarist and singer.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@1980bwc]

Thats because Stevie never wanted or tried to sound just like Hendrix.

[@MrJmawiseman]

@@1980bwc what?! Srv is trying to be Hendrix so bad...😂

[@milankotevski1663]

@@MrJmawiseman nonsense

[@Mr.H0LLYW00D]

​@MrJmawiseman is stevie trying to be jimi ? Yeah! But does he sound like him? No. SRV's tone is nothing like jimi's.

[@jamesjameson4303]

Like I always like to say, Randi is not only a tribute of Hendrix but he incarnates Hendrix. Almost as if Hendrix has possessed him! And all this coming from a guy that hates tribute acts. He's truly a lover of music and more specifically Hendrix of course. So glad we have Randi around.

[@TheLeadSled]

If I remember correctly Hendrix dad and family gave Randy their blessings to do this, I could be wrong but I'm sure I read that somewhere.

[@garyward6525]

He plays amazingly like jimi best ive heard cannot wait to see this guy live 😷🎅✌

[@howarddimburgers6027]

I love Randy's playing. I wish I'd known about him sooner. I hope I get to see him live someday. God bless him!

[@NuclearGrizzly]

Keep in mind, Randy has been doing Hendrix longer than Hendrix did Hendrix.

[@lancegravely7719]

Exactly. I was thinking today that if someone were to ask me a top Ten list of guitarist, I'd put Randy in there. I first heard 'Purple Haze' in a trailer for a movie "Shakedown" in 1988. I was hooked. Then a friend of mine, who had just bought a $99 guitar, played it for me. I was hooked and had to learn. I got soooo into Hendrix. But never got see him live. Over the years, I always would her people cover his sounds but no one had that 'it'. Then I heard Randy and he has it. His version of '1983' is what I would expect Hendrix to have sounded like, probably my favorite Hendrix song. To your point, in all honesty, Randy is very crisp and clear yet maintains the rhythm, swing , tone and urgency of Hendrix.

[@timbrady6473]

Lance Gravely Only recently found Randy and more recently 1983 ,couldn’t believe his performance,didn’t think that song could be done live without studio treatment.

[@stanvanderlugt8271]

Saw him 3 times last 2 years in Holland. Great. I bought his first live album in the early eighties, got now all of his records. Greetings from Utrecht Holland.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@suefields4254]

We all love Randy Hanson here in the Pacific Northwest. He plays a lot with the original male members Heart. Seen him many times live, always a great show. Great analysis! Going to order your CD, mug, and shirt.

[@shawnpwatsons1]

Just discovered him. Watched about 8-9 KZbin vids and OMG! It's just shocking how talented Randy is. And what you forgot to mention is how the drummer and bass player were doing as well....

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

Such an awesome jam. He's got Jimi's voice down perfectly

[@mr.crapper7197]

His acrobatics are incredible and he doesn't miss a note. Not so much in this video but some of his other performances you will see.

[@davidbennett420]

Used to see Randy way back in the 70's at the Paramount in Seattle many times and always a killer show

[@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388]

Living in Seattle my wife and I have met Randy a couple of times. For awhile he was also playing with Heart by Heart with former members of the band Heart. There is a Seattle area AC DC tribute band called Problem Child. They have a Bon Scott singer and a Bruce Johnston singer so they cover both eras of AC DC, which takes it to a new level.

[@stlrockn]

Randy not only plays the notes, he gets the SOUND! He is the best there is at giving tribute to Jimi.

[@MrDino1953]

The improvisations that Randy does are so authentic, just how Jimi would play his songs a little differently each time. So “reincarnation” is indeed a way better description than “imitation” or “interpretation” which is what SRV and others did. Also Randy does superb live renditions of songs that even Jimi never attempted live - such as 1983 A Merman I Should Turn To Be and All Along The Watchtower.

[@kenneymusic]

I was impressed that Randy even knows how to make the noises that Hendrix did, like in 1983...

[@timbrady6473]

He does an acoustic version of 1983 also which blew me away.

[@stevelogan1699]

Lovely to see your enthusiasm for this guy, Phil. Tributes are frequently scorned, but they can be done in many ways and have a really valuable function in keeping alive the feeling of long-gone live acts. I used to play in a tribute to Free and saw many other tribute acts. Sometimes there’s too much emphasis on the visuals, sometimes bands make a point of looking different but sounding authentic. Randy does a very rare thing, as you bring out. He customises his appearance to resemble Hendrix but manages, by the expressiveness and raw accuracy of his playing and his dazzling showmanship, to seem entirely himself. Great video and commentary. Thank you!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I think he's great! Thanks!

[@IrishStewGuitar]

Steve Logan - nice one man.i was in a Sabbath tribute but would have preferred it to be a known as a covers band that specialised in Sabbath songs.i wasn't going to learn to play left handed and cut 2 fingertips off my right hand just for reality's sake hahaha. yes tribute bands keep it alive, even the Australian Pink Floyd went on tour with THE Pink Floyd.not only did the tribute eat,sleep and drink Floyd but they also got to do it with them.peace man, keep that Les Paul flyin'

[@andersole-mask9169]

probably the best Hendrix tribute band on earth. Was invited to one of their shows in Germany to take photos and of course met them backstage. Can't remember a moment without laughing.

[@TheLeadSled]

So happy I found this, glad you did Randy. I have seen him so many times, a class act, another American icon.

[@jurgenblick5491]

He is got that wah wah down. Love it

[@yehuwdahdanielyisrael4190]

The Man Randy Hansen is a Wizard on the guitar. He is channeling Jimi Hendrix Spirit.... Note the voice, sounds like Jimi Hendrix voice....🎸🎶🎵

[@paulablissett9396]

Hi Fil, i think i requested Randy Hansen, a couple weeks ago, i see you analysed him last summer, and you were RIGHT ON , with this one ! I always enjoy Randy's videos, he's FABULOUS!

[@kimberlys8422]

Jimi Hendrix was so innovative in his way of playing guitar.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@siepip]

SRV use to open for Randy Hansen many years ago

[@carolyncomings521]

Randy has been a guest artist on all the rock 'n' roll cruises headlined by the Moody Blues, so I've had the privilege of hearing and seeing him play several times. Not to be missed.

[@cindyrussell2028]

That's where I saw him the first couple of times, then went to one of his regular concerts. He's amazing

[@scottjanssen65]

I saw him six times in the 1980's when he was in the SF Bay Area and, wow. What a showman. Not only did he play and sing like Hendrix, he also did things like climbing all over the stage rigging while playing. He had an early wireless guitar rig and would take advantage of being cordless by climbing around on the amp stacks and walking on the bar while playing (these were small clubs), picking up someone's bottle of beer in his mouth, flipping his head back and drinking the entire beer while soloing, and not miss a note. More than once I saw him walk right out the front door of the club while playing, go out into the street, and stop traffic; playing all the while. The looks on the faces of motorists was priceless as this Jimi Hendrix lookalike had his foot on their front bumper while soloing with a crowd of people from the bar that came outside with him cheered him on. The drivers typically cheered him on as well. Ultimate respect for this guy. Wish he was still here in the Bay Area. May have to travel to Seattle to see him again at some point.

[@miguelmccullough5417]

I was at one of those. Randy Hansen concerts. The Omni in Oakland 1991 I think. What you Scott described was what. I remembered Mr Hansen just taking it to a level I have never experienced before or ever again. Just a great musician showman. Randy Hansen is.

[@toddmitchell7542]

Saw two “Randy Hansen Experience”, shows at The Old Waldorf, awesome shows.

[@srrings]

went to one of his shows in 1979 in bremerton washington... and i met jimmy hendrix's dad who stopped by to check him out.... what a trip....randy is from the seattle area..

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@CortexZero]

Randy is BEYOND underrated.

[@danielsuarez1431]

Right, but you must put him in an impersonator category. Hendrix is uncopyable but Hansen do his best to get closer to him. 🎸

[@terencelew5735]

I really thought I was watching Hendrix-except right handed. WOW.

[@otiliasalinas1605]

Randy's live performance of Voodoo Child is just amazing. He is truly a masterful guitarist.

[@guitarandbeyondplus]

I first saw Randy on September 7th, 1979. I was so impressed that I went back the next night. I have been raving about him ever since. He was as good back then. Remember he's been doing Hendrix for 4 decades longer than Hendrix did Hendrix. Randy does a few non-Hendrix tunes and they sound like Hendrix. He adds a lot of his own improvisations that Hendrix never did but they sound like Jimi. To be able to play like Jimi you have to think like Jimi. Randy does this well. Many people don't know this but way back then He wore black face and an afro wig to further capture the illusion. This was by no means to demean Jimi but to honour him. We understood that back then.

[@rayross997]

Many years ago Randy came to my small town & played a local bar. Had not heard of him in a long time. He has really put a great deal of work into his Hendrix tribute. Gotta give the guy a salute, he does an awesome job. Thanks for covering him.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem, yeah hes great!

[@chrisneverforget9117]

I saw Randy in a little bar on Long Island in 1979. Maybe 50 people there. Forgot all about him till he popped up on KZbin. He is a total badass. Good show as usual Phil.

[@TacomaPaul]

Randy is from here. Have seen him countless times. One time Hendrix's dad was at a club show (with his nurse, and she wasn't looking), so I shook Hendrix's dad's hand ! (You weren't supposed to.) He smiled... as did I. ;-) In the movie "Apocalypse Now", the guitar you hear the guys in the trenches listening to on a little cassette player IS Randy Hansen. The family wouldn't allow any Hendrix music in the film, so Coppola (the director) hired Randy. And he was paid handsomely.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha cool!

[@MrMundaa]

Thanks for that trvia Hendrix was playing a small club in Australia in sydneyiwas properly 10ft away about 50 years ago

[@MrMundaa]

Randy is excellent

[@kimberlys8422]

I learned about Jimi Hendrix from my dad. My father has the greatest taste in music

[@paulablissett9396]

WOW! Love that story Tacoma Paul.......

[@827dusty]

Just like Jimi, Randy was Born and raised in Seattle as well. I lived down the street from Randy, and there is not a better guy to pay tribute to Jimi. He has played with members of "The Jimi Hendrix Experience." Randy loves Jimi so much, it's hard to explain. He's not Psycho about what he does, but he is passionate. Thanks Fil

[@danielhoward4566]

Did you go to either Chief Sealth or Denny Jr High?

[@DigitalBirdie]

Saw him in the late 70’s at the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia (sadly it went out of business). My wife and I were at a table that was about 10 feet from the stage. After a couple of Hendrix songs, he jumped off the stage and played Voodoo Child right in front of us! I screamed “let me have your pick!”. He gave it to me, while never missing a beat. Immediately afterwards, he ran down the entrance hallway and out the door to the sidewalk, where people were lined up to get into the next show. He stayed there for several minutes, playing his heart out. It was the most amazing live performance I’d ever seen.

[@PNW_JeffreyR]

Personally my family and him go way back! My dad is always telling me stories and stories about how cool this guy is. My family went to see him 2 years ago here in Seattle, awesome person!

[@johnqpublic2013]

Randy is a sweetheart of a guy. I've met him a few times. I saw him at the Paramount in Seattle in ?83?, and I went to his rehearsal studio. He currently lives in Auburn Washington.

[@marcosborne4974]

I saw Randy at the Paladium in Dallas in 1978. I was blown away! The other band that played was a band called Budgie. Great show!

[@lynnbain3543]

The man blew me away he is amazing at covering Jimi's tunes

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@uniqueone2731]

I have never seen this. Amazing... I think I have learned more from you pointing things out that I just wouldn’t think about than I ever have from classes

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks!

[@ronaldmcdonaldmcdonald4298]

good on Randy for making his life of music based on the great Jimi Hendrix'' three cheers for him and his well oiled band

[@sterlingprice5963]

Impressive. Even a white strat like Jimi used. Voodoo Child is a tune I always strove to play.....something about that song.....perhaps chopping that mountain down with the edge of my hand maybe.....

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha yeah some cool lyrics in there!

[@davedynamite77]

it's funny you say that because I have always played different from show to show...it was just the way I learned to play....we use to jam and just make sounds....it really was more fun//// i

[@knawl]

Actually Voodoo Child is another, slower, song , he had Steve Winwood playing organ on the album on that one. This is Voodoo Child Slight Return

[@rob1958bc]

We all used to have american made white strats back in the 70s, Some of the guys with deeper pockets had Gibson Les Pauls, and of course, a few old telecasters too. Me I had a rickenbacker bass, like my bass god Chris Squire used to play. lol

[@paulablissett9396]

@@knawl Yes, u r right !

[@otaviorocha4156]

his version of machine gun is just awesome

[@chebrneck]

Randy is the real deal. Since 1978. Some FAQs: when Randy started his solo career he would open for Heart and I believe on the first tour in 80’ SRV was an opener for him! side note, I saw Randy for the first time with "Machine Gun" in 1978. I was his first website creator back in the mid 90's.

[@metermanx]

I been listening to Randy for years. Great player.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@KingJorman]

saw him several times when I lived in Seattle. Dude was totally tuned in. On stage. Bang. He's there 100%, no need to warm up.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@djaimzy]

Randy doing a great job here with Voodoo Chile, his voice and guitar strokes and playing is 100% Hendrix!

[@alangb2086]

I'm a great fan of Hendrix, especially when he had Mitchell and Redding with him, this guy Hansen is brilliant, I would love to see his take on Wild Thing...

[@johnnymossville]

Tributes make the original all that more impressive. The creativity of the original becomes even more legendary when a talented guy like this pays tribute.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@jwandhistools]

Saw him in 1978 for $1. I was totally into Hendrix at 15. When he played 3rd stone, I was completely mesmerized. I was in total disbelief he could do all those sound effects so accurately. Totally convincing performance.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha awesome!

[@JoeGarchar1960]

Saw Randy at the Youngstown OH, Agora in late '79 and again in '80 for the solo LP release and he did half Hendrix and half promoting the LP. and it was packed for both. Randy channels Jimi Hendrix the way Jimmy Sakurai channels Jimmy Page.

[@HikeColorado]

I literally just became aware of Randy. Great cover artist and great guitarist 👍

[@BradYaeger]

Randy is a local Cat from here in the Seattle/Tacoma area, and has been around forever. A really classy guy, nice as can be. We love him. Always has a Crackerjack band behind him too.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@crowhaven200]

I recently posted to one of your reactions to SRV, to check out Randy Hansen and give him his due. I had missed this. Thank you. Randy has mastered live what Jimi did in the studio. Love Randy Hansen, he is keeping Jimi's music alive. He even sounds like Jimi when he sings. The mood, he is channeling Jimi if that is a thang.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@michaelginever732]

Wow. How have I not heard of this guy?! It's as if he's channeling Hendrix. Yeah great showman to boot. Love it.

[@kamaboko1]

Great to see you post a video about Randy. I won't get into all the specifics as it was a long time ago, but I played some shows in the early 80s opening up for him. Not sure if you noticed the speaker cabinets. Those are Marshall 8x10 cabs. They have a very unique sound. I used to use a Marshall 4x15 cab w/a Yamaha 4x10 cab a long time ago; a bone crunching combo. Lol. In any event, nice seeing Randy again.

[@wingsofpegasus]

That's cool! Yeah I forgot to mention the Marshall stacks!

[@BradYaeger]

I'm here in Seattle too neighbor, tell the story!

[@Caddowolf]

Dude's awesome!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yep!

[@sheilaf5732]

He sure has the Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn vibe going on.

[@fattwat1]

No Hendrix was a one of a kind srv admitted him self Hendrix was the master everyone did their own version of Hendrix like srv

[@KevinTambling]

A super amazing reincarnation that goes just a few inches beyond that. Those of us that listen to a lot of Hendrix may have noticed that the sliding octaves section at the end of this clip didn't really belong in Voodoo Child. Jimi did that sliding octaves type of thing in some other places, but Randy synthesizes what Jimi "would" have been playing these days. That's an amazing talent.

[@michaelbradley7398]

Randy is the only one Al Hendrix endorsed to play his sons music. Noel, Mitch and Buddy have all played with Randy and say this is as close as anyone was ever gonna get to Jimi. Randy also did the sounds of the bombs in Apocalypse Now

[@gregmardon6973]

Spot on all the way through, I never got to see Jimi Hendrix Live♡♡♡♡

[@paulablissett9396]

Greg Mardon, you really missed some mind blowing entertainment, Jimi was the best, and Randy comes darn close, just close you eyes, and Imagine......

[@brownwrench]

If I'm not mistaken, Randy's playing is heard playing on the radio in a scene in "Apocalypse Now". "Go get The Roach"

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@brownwrench]

Had the pleasure of seeing him perform in my hometown for free this Summer!

[@paulhicks3595]

Mirror Image! Brilliant description. When I saw Randy live it was utter bliss. His cover of Machine Gun was about the most unbelievable guitar performance I’ve ever seen ( and I saw SRV twice ! ).

[@Isshingregg]

Randy's a whole different level of player compared to SRV.

[@johnleonard3806]

Randy Hanson kicks ass! He puts on a great show that lights up a club up like nothing I've ever seen. Running around on tables from one end of the club to the next, outdoors, stopping traffic in the middle of the street wailing away😛 Noone noticed any missed notes thats for sure. Two thumbs way up👍👍👏👏👌

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍👍

[@48mastadon]

I've seen Randy Hansen three times in concert over thirty years ago, and every show was great.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@larryredburn8688]

HI FIL YOU DO A VERY GOOD JOB. THANKYOU FOR WHAT YOU DO. LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOES. HE SOUNDS REALLY GOOD. PEACE AND LOVE

[@durasaxon5131]

Amazing! Jimi would have celebrated the accuracy and musicianship. Wow! Stunning. (I have been a fan of Jimi Hendrix since 1972. I was 13 at the time and bought 'Cry of Love'.) Thank you! Outstanding!

[@durasaxon5131]

'Little Wing' by Eric Clapton on Derek and The Dominoes. Rod Stewart also does an amazing 'Angel'. Their own versions. Extraordinarily beautiful. Thank you for your own energy in describing your own viewpoints.

[@durasaxon5131]

Why would 14 people Vote ☑ 'Thumbs Down?' Hmmm

[@earlpflugh9047]

Saw Randy Hansen once back in 1973-74 at CBS studios in San Francisco .Way before SRV.Saw Jimi Hendrix at Winterland back in 1968.

[@julestielens6988]

As a gitarist who plays Jimi for 40 years i am totally awestruck. Never heard this Jimi quality.

[@unclejohn1053]

Only got to see Randy once. Same place that I saw Thouhgood walking around tables and rails.. oh my!

[@stevetrivago]

Awesome stuff Fil.. Never heard of this fine talent 🤘🏼☮️

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@TruthSurge]

I am no Hendrix afficianado but he sounded a LOT like Jimi.

[@lauhendrix8582]

Tu Aki brother,prazer!!!

[@MrJmawiseman]

I am, and he sounds JUST like him. He's epic...

[@JB-tr6nu]

I met Randy at an Alki Beach House in Seattle in the summer of 74 we were both 19 , 2 years later a friend says you got to check out this guy doing Hendrix , so me and my girlfriend go to a bar called the Flight Line the guy doing Hendrix was great but he kept jumping on our table and playing right in front of us to the point where my girlfriend asked me do you know this guy? I replied I don't think so after the set he comes up to me says John it's Randy he had dark makeup and a wig I did not recognize him so cool to see how far this is taking him doing Hendrix traveling the world, he absolutely does Jimi justice that's for sure ✌🏽❤ my Mom Dad & guitar playing brother are all buried at the same cemetery as Jimi , miss you all 💔

[@kurtgebaroff9381]

He's the real deal friend of me in Seattle in the 80"at the underground in Ballard he took my cousin's finger and did the intro to star spangled baner from the stage and we were the only ones on the floor,after that the place self destructed into the best show anyone's ever ever witnessed.

[@IrishStewGuitar]

amazing skills by this player. saw many a tribute band paying tribute to many another band but this guy has it nailed.great tone from that set up too.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah best I've seen!

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

I agree about your take on Stevie's Hendrix covers, they're great, and he keeps the body of the song, and enough licks and nuances for it to remain what it is, but then does his thing. Whereas Randy I think intends to give you as much Jimi as he can, they're both great, and I don't like to compare people who are doing what they love, honoring who they love, not trying to win trophies. I can always hear that Texas swing with Stevie, even if he's not playing that way, you can feel it in the mix wanting to come out. Old post I know, but I wasn't even hip to Randy until after I'd subbed to you a couple yrs ago.

[@nielsenaaa]

Wow the playing AND the voice

[@michaellrakes5521]

Damnit , Randy is a national treasure! Sorely underrated and overlooked but i dare you to find another living guitarist who captures the Hendrix spirit like Randy Hansen does. There was only one Jimi, but damned it Randy doesn't hit it with full force

[@dennismohican]

I feel lucky to have seen Randy Hansen, at the Austin Opera House, in 1980. a one Stevie Ray Vaughan opened the show. I recently commented on one of his vids so i won't repeat everything here. I like your commentary tho Wingman! Just wanted to mention it. :) Dennis 62 years Austin Tx Music Aficionado

[@duaneatkinson3604]

Never disappointed with your videos I've never seen some of these guys very good players....keep rocking✌

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks dude!

[@thehistoryprof6750]

Seeing this artist for the first time...amazing. Would love to hear something original from him too. The talent is definitely there !

[@ronnelson7828]

If you have seen the movie "Apocalypse Now" that's Randy playing the guitar noises during the Do Long(?) bridge scene.

[@normanscenic]

WOW !!! AMAZING ...so like Jimmy great player ..

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@stevenc8952]

Hey fella Thanks for your message earlier.. Loving this guys work. Two words.. “amazingly authentic”.. could it get any closer?

[@wingsofpegasus]

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