Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe (Live) | Reaction

[@mindfuct8862]

Jimi didn't play the guitar, he translated to us what the guitar wanted to say.

[@pamelacoulter5312]

Well said. Love that!!

[@XxDevilsLettucexX]

Tru that, brother!

[@Maczust63]

Fact since he translates what it has to say upside down and backwards.

[@bassinblue]

Guitars are tools dude. It's what the musician wants to say. Play the guitar don't let the guitar play you.

[@cheifkeith5193]

So true

[@thecoogs]

The coolest cat that ever lived. Smooth as butter

[@annacaine8547]

Hendrix really was an actual EXPERIENCE, lol.

[@brittneyking4361]

Anna Caine yes

[@ericnorthman9410]

LOVE JIMMY

[@Angeal241]

If joe did to his old lady what Jimi did to his strings. joes old lady wouldn’t have messed around

[@mikemorbuk298]

So, it's Joe's fault? Typical, convoluted feminist thinking. Just, blame others. Never take responsibility.

[@i.m.7710]

😂😂😂😂😂💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@percyjackson5417]

Mike Morbuk lmaooo take a joke

[@Thindoublechin]

She wouldnt be walking for a week.

[@PK__44]

@@mikemorbuk298 dam having such bad luck w em you can’t even take a joke that’s tuff

[@DanJunkins]

Jimi Hendrix is pretty much the Father of Hard Rock, We have always held Jimi in the highest regards. Every single one of us would stand up in a heart beat to defend Jimi. He is UNTOUCHABLE, no one messes with Jimi !!

[@jmsmeier1113]

Yes that was him playing with his teeth. Hendrix was a beast, and I guaran- fuckin -T no one sat down when he played the national anthem. Here’s a little side note, Hendrix served in the US Army 82nd airborne, and was awarded the bronze star for Valor.

[@clydevarner5682]

Jimi is the best that ever done it. It didn't take him a long time to do that. He was just gifted. He died at the age of 27 years old in 1970. There will never be another Hendrix. Legendary bro. And this was done 50 years ago. He also was way ahead of his time!!!👌✌

[@jimihardin]

Also, your reaction to Jimi Hendrix was freakin PRICELESS!!! His impact in the four short years he was a solo artist speaks for itself. In the 60's segregation ruled and black people couldn't go into a lot of restaurants, clubs, stores ect. Jimi helped open those doors by the passion of his music, the style of his dress and the perception of what black people could do given the chance. Of special note, rock music was not a genre yet and Jimi doing what he was, changed the expectation of what music could be. It's so good to see a whole new generation of people feeling what I did then. UNBELIEVABLE! I played drums in a Hendrix tribute band 10 years ago and it was my honor to help keep his memory alive. Thank you so much for recognizing his brilliance and showing the world...(I changed the spelling of MY name to Jimi to honor the influence and impact he had on music and humanity). Jimi Hardin

[@maureenmalik5920]

Omg you had me laughing sooo hard. Thank you for that...lol loved your reaction to that especially when he was playing with his teeth lol

[@bridgetlaw1484]

Jimi could play the guitar standing on his head and still outplay anyone in the world

[@jerzisfinest8302]

Faaaacts!!!

[@ronaldolson1045]

Jimi Hendrix was not only a musician he was a magician he could pull a rabbit out of his guitar

[@markmark2080]

The crowd isn't "bored", there was so much great music back then we were spoiled, it's good to see these reaction videos discovering it all again for the hip hop and rap generation. Great video.

[@annother3350]

This was probably alien to the German audience though

[@crispinfrancis1]

Dude I clicked sub as soon as I saw that reaction to Jimi playing with his teeth! 🤣😂 LMAO!

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

Jimi's playing was above everything else. But the other thing about him, no matter what he did, he just always looked cool doing it.

[@markjohnson4217]

Yea man!!!! He the real shit buddy...He is the true master of the electric guitar, NO-ONE has ever or ever will touch Jimi..rest in peace with the electric lady

[@mattiasjohannorglaan2967]

Jimi Hendrix was a guitarist wayy ahead of his time. All his songs, covers or not are amazing and his live peformances are a site to behold. He truly does make love to his guitar, especially in a live peformance back in 69 where he grinded the guitar against amps, humped it and lit it on fire while basically playing the guitar still. I don't remember what festival it was tho. It should be up on yt tho. Glad to see you're reacting to one of my favourite musicians :D

[@rosswatson5996]

It was how it was in England back then. This was probably the first time they had ever seen or heard anything like it!

[@lindanorris2455]

RIGHT ON.

[@annother3350]

This was in Germany my friend

[@antonballard9431]

OMG I love your reaction sir Haha - to get up and start to walk is a great compliment to Jimmys playing ability and u got a new subscriber sir!

[@docrich]

Welcome to the family!

[@johnfrancis1528]

Townsend, lead guitarist for The Who heard Jimmy play for the first time in London. He immediately called Clapton and said "We're fucked". That about sums up Jimmy's talent.

[@_Opalescence]

Jimi Hendrix was a genius, a phenomenon, a titan among men. He defied all the odds, and in spite of his lamentably short lifespan, he changed every corner of the music industry in the 27 years he was alive. His unique artistic vision resulted in a legacy that has influenced the entire world.

[@daftoptmst]

Don't let ppl fool ya. A lot of people will say SRV is better than Jimi. There would be no SRV if there wasn't JIMI

[@jlmain5777]

Those kids didn’t know what they were seeing or hearing the first time they saw Jimi Hendrix. Jimi took the guitar to a whole new level.

[@Gadgetlava]

They just didn't understand because at the time racism was rife. Now they look back and realise they were in the room with a LEGEND!!!!!!

[@helgar791]

There was Jimi and then there was everyone else. I saw him 4 times. Yes, "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Machine Gun" his two hard political statements are incredible. But try him doing "Wild Thing" from The Monterey Pop Music Festival and "All Along The Watchtower". "Wild Thing" especially is life altering. And shocking to this day.

[@deacontheseer4804]

Agreed

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

you know he gave the guitar he burnt at the festival to Frank Zappa.

[@ToddStarrVideo]

Lmao. My man had to leave the room 😂😎🎸🎸

[@TheFunktipus1]

I like it when people see Jimi for the first time and you see everything they've learned about music just melt away.

[@laurier8131]

This is the Guitar God. He was the first and many have tried but none will take his crown. Check out his other music. Watch him play the National Anthem at Woodstock. Mind blown!

[@Howard-nx2ip]

The audience looks subdued because they're stunned by what they've just seen. Over 50 years later it's still difficult for younger people to believe how good he was.

[@jeffbuckley4453]

no one is better than jimi!! no one!

[@reginad.2860]

50 years later and still no one could floss his teeth like Jimi did. Jimi is not dead he is kissing the sky forever.

[@FNMCaffeine]

Dude at 7:35 was expecting the Beatles. LOL

[@denisejacob2032]

You’re DAMN RIGHT he played the guitar with his mouth! He’s JIMI DAMN HENDRIX! Come on now!

[@kgunitkeese17]

As a guitarist myself, even though my late father played guitar as well, Jimi Hendrix was the reason why I pushed as far as I could in my guitar playing ability. Every guitarist will say that they were influenced by another guitarist and if they don’t say Jimi Hendrix also influence them they are lying.

[@terryconnelly484]

He's eating that guitar out! Check out Stevie Ray Vaughan one of his prodigies

[@garylondon2939]

Stevie ray Vaughn was a bad man also with the guitar

[@ishpadful]

The people at this concert did what most of us did back then, we took the performers for granted! Whether it was the Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, CCR, Santana...didn't matter, took them all too much for granted! You'd think I'd have kept my torn-in-half tickets...Santana&Tower of Power intermixed the bands, on stage, in Fresno, once upon a time but do i have proof? Nope! Took the concert too much for granted, too drunkORstoned to save the stub. Same with the others. Saw the Grateful Dead once in 'Frisco, at the Filmore West...don't remember how I got into the concert. But those were the days...

[@ZZZ7773]

Remember that Jimi Hendrix played intricate guitar licks while singing, no one else, has or does that at Jimi's level.

[@sixstringster1]

Really enjoy your reactions! Made me laugh when you commented on recording technology "back in the day". Records were scratched out with sharp sticks, and mixes made taping together paper cups! LOL!! HAHAHA. I've got a few suggestions from the Progressive Metal Genre - you will be amazed at the musicianship, and transitions. - Rush -> "YYZ" - they're Canadians, so they pronounce the song title as "Y Y Zed." They're one of the early prog rock bands, incredible musicians, and were loved by "music nerds". - Rush -> "Spirit of the Radio" - Yes -> "Roundabout" You've just scratched the surface of guitar greats. Jimi is definitely at the head of the line. He died too soon though, but set the music world on fire with his talent. Here are some other awesome guitar players. - Stevie Ray Vaughn - "Texas Flood" You gotta do a live version for the full effect. :-D SRV also died too young. He had mad respect for Jimi, who was one of his influences. - Song -> Voodoo Chile. If you react to this, you should do Jimi's version first, and then Stevie Ray Vaughn's version. Both are FIRE! - Living Colour - "Cult of Personality" - live on Arsenio. Vernon Reid's fingers are moving so fast, they're a blur! - Steve Vai - "Tender Surrender" - live

[@jamiemeyer9940]

Another gem of this planet gone way to early. Eric Clapton, another rock god, was so surprised and impressed by his playing. He was the GOAT of the guitars. All others have stood on his shoulders by learning from him.

[@claytonpaul4259]

Shooting a free throw backwards with your eyes closed lmao. He for sure was plucking with his teeth. I love the shocked looks in the audience. Nobody outside of black blues circuits in america had ever seen anything like the teeth and behind the back, tricks that were expected in those blues circles. This was in Europe '66-'67, so really nobody knew what to think haha. I've been listening to Jimi for so long but every time it sounds new. Great reaction lol! Subbed!

[@kingbee48185]

Jimi will always be the GOD of electric guitar players. He was only too disappointed that many of his own people didn't take to him, but those that did see him live sure did. Yes, he played with his teeth, behind his head upside down, behind his back, between his legs but near the end of his tragically short lived career, he started to abandon that and play music that was much more funky, with more blues and jazz fusion. See if you can get a live version of Wild Thing or The Star Spangled Banner to see what a stunning live performer he truly was. I feel Jimi broke down more racial barriers than all of the others before him. I was born in 63, I was 7 when he tragically died and was converted around 78. Still love the man and his music. No electric guitarist will ever surpass him

[@AishaIsFabulous-x-]

Hey Doc, I've watched a lot of your videos - Always entertaining & insightful. But THIS video - when you ran out the room, OMG, I DIED! So funny! Thank you for sharing & enjoying the music of a true legend -x-

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

He didn't write this song, but covered it so well. Yes, he could play with his mouth and behind his back (Stevie Ray Vaughan could too). RIP Jimi and RIP Stevie Ray.

[@KD-ib4qq]

1000% more impressive than MJ draining a FT with his eyes closed

[@KelleyStrzelczyk]

I know if I was a black parent , and there was a black man on earth, who reached God like status. When the baby was sliding out the womb, he would be hearing of Jimi Hendrix, and he or she should strive to his heights. He is an excellent role model for all . I just cant believe so many young dudes weren't taught about him sooner in life.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

you know he was a heroin addict, right. Is that what you want for the future generations?

[@APB225]

It still boggles my mind that so many people don’t know about Jimi - Hands down the Greatest not to mention he played the guitar upside down

[@Bezzell_Rocket]

All the flashiness aside, he had a larger than life statement in the late 60s which lacks focus today. "Ain't puttin' no rope around me!!!!" In the 60's and just a few years earlier that was a real threat. When they played gigs down south, they caught tons of flak, and literal life-threatening instances. I don't think people give him much credit for what he did for the human race as a whole. Not only was he a complete genius, but a peacemaker and heartbreaker at the same time, but something larger to which we have not yet begun to view it's scope. The United States of America wanted nothing to do with him. He had to fly across the pond to get famous........then come back, and still work for it all over again. A trailblazer, genius, and wonderful soul that had to burn out way too fast . To the benefit of us all. True hero of humanity without ever knowing it. Just check out any guitar mags from the last 40 years. He's always on the cover or in the top TWO!!

[@i.m.7710]

Jimi was in 2023. The audience was in 1967. They were young kids on their best behavior on first dates and had a curfew. The most white kids could do back then, unless they were dancing with a partner, was tap their feet and clap at the end. Jimi was from another planet and blew their minds. They are in shock. I was 13 then and i always thought this song was about the Vietnam war. 😂 It wasn't until a few weeks ago on youtube reaction videos that i heard the lyrics.

[@shanenewton2687]

Love the screwed face to the jawdropper when the tongue flick made its entrance..oh fuck no..AWESOME BRO..

[@827dusty]

Jimi had to learn to play his guitar as a 6 year old child in Seattle on a $10.00 Sears and Roebuck special, because his family was so poor. Jimi being left handed, had to play his guitar (most are made for right handed people) upside down. Can you imagine having to learn all of the chords backwards and upside down? That's why he was, and is considered the greatest rock and Blues guitarist that ever lived. And that comes from all of the other great guitarists in the Rock world. Simply ahead of his time. He died way too young as well. (age 27).

[@kgunitkeese17]

He didn’t play the guitar completely upside down despite switching it to the other side. Jimi Hendrix switched his guitar to the other side but he restrung it. Paul McCartney was the same way too. The only one that I can think of that played the guitar completely upside down without restringing it was Albert King.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

He did it all. The best

[@haydenlloyd4674]

This is from 1967. Just imagine what the crowd were thinking. 🤯

[@realmofhelm]

I don't ever comment on youtube and I've seen a ton of reactions....but Doc's reaction starting at 3:30 has to be one of the best pure reactions I've ever seen haha. Nicely done!

[@davidmcintyre6444]

Great great great your reaction. I adore it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and being.

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

It has been said that Jimi Hendrix didn't so much play the guitar...the guitar played Jimi Hendrix. The thing is, every guitar could "possess" Jimi Hendrix. Such talent!

[@jonathane9403]

I'm 68 and when I see the yutube movies of Hendrix playing that is exactly how he came across over a half century ago. The mystery of the man is still very much intact.

[@m.jackson2609]

Jimi performance said I am the best now and I am the best in the future. Total guitar domination.

[@d.ferrell9978]

no one ever made love to a guitar like Jimi did. He had foreplay down to a science. :)

[@carolclements1275]

Baby, that's how it was done in the 60 s, no playing around with jimmi. Love your reaction🍹💕💕💕

[@hughgabbard5116]

Jimi Hendrix is the greatest guitarist ever bar none!!’ Pure American but a British product. We were too stupid in this country to realize what we had and it took Chas Chandler to realize the gold. Away he went to London for international fame and died there as well.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

He always looks so smooth and cool up there playing.

[@antonybrent6232]

Hendrix. Star spangled banner. Omg

[@twoking10]

I had to bust out laughing when Jimi hits it with his teeth and then his TONGUE ... And the reaction guy is like... "No fucking way."

[@joecampos5624]

I feel like no one else is better than Hendrix but the thing you must understand he died way to young we didn't get more..

[@rosswatson5996]

Jimi died in London, England just 27 years old. R.I.P. This concert was in the U.K. and the two British guys on bass and drums were a couple of the greats at the time.

[@stevejohnson1577]

Wouldnt necessarily call noel redding a great

[@rosswatson5996]

@@stevejohnson1577 well the Yanks won't know he wasn't Bonham, Baker or Moon in the creative depart.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Noel and Mitch were from a jazz background as Jimi felt it suited his unpredictable act.

[@stevejohnson1577]

@@rosswatson5996 my understanding was Noel was hired because he looked the part. As well, Jimi played the bass on recordings. Not 100% sure on that but i seem to recall reading that

[@zackattack635]

This was a Swedish audience I think... they hadn’t seen anything like this before and they just looked stunned.

[@skulhed]

They probably also took those random crowd shots (like the one where they all look bored) when the band wasn't even playing and inserted them in the song.

[@zackattack635]

skulhed very likely.

[@peterbadore1338]

Not to be a spoil sport or anything, but back in those days European TV audiences were told to act reserved. I remember watching old teen shows from the UK in the '60s and the host explained this as to why no one was screaming, even when the Beatles showed up.

[@annother3350]

@Spells This was in Hamburg, Germany, 1967

[@gennaroderosa9665]

You're reaction is awesome😃😃this guy were pure magic.

[@ericnorthman9410]

Jimmy Hendrix and SRV two sides of the coin -best guitarists who ever walked the face of the earth -PERIOD

[@MrMoggyman]

Say hello to the GUITAR GOD!!! With teeth, behind the head, between the legs, behind the back played effortlessly. A right hand strat turned upside down and strung left hand. Light years ahead of his time then and now. Seen by me on numerous occasions. Want a new trip with Jimi? Try Jimi Hendrix, Johnny B Goode, Berkeley. Chuck Berry, who wrote the song, said of Jimi that he quote, 'Played the crap out of the song.' Starts off by saying, 'Let's do a little loose jamming with Johnny B Goode.' What happens next is a sort of cross between a guitar, a song called Johnny B Goode, and an express train going flat out. Again, has to be seen to be believed. Any sane person would say no, it cannot be. But this is Jimi Hendrix, and he is a musical genius who makes things that seem impossible with guitar possible. So at one with the guitar that Jimi and the guitar are one. The guitar is the bridge that allows the music to flow from Jimi to you effortlessly. Incredible? No. Beyond that. Far far beyond that. On another level.

[@tercerocastero]

Jimi was one of a kind. Made me fall in love with guitar, though I'll never have even 1/100th the talent he had.

[@Timo-89]

Make that 1/100000

[@tonym994]

check out his 'Hey Joe' from Monterey pop festival. in living color. he always encored w/ this, and the last words are "you better run on down, goodbye everybody''.

[@f.a.r.o.1954]

YO BRO IF YOU LIKED (HEY JOE) BY JIMI YOU NEED TO TRY (MACHINE GUN)!!!! IT WAS SO GOOD IT WAS RELEASED LIVE!!

[@thinhipps]

most beautiful love song ever written..

[@arielcordero]

Woah! Your arms a HUGE! WOOF! Ok. Focus... yeah.... great reaction! Jimmy didn't just play the guitar... he made love to it!

[@natashamckay7996]

That's exactly what I thought , imagine getting hugged by those arm's 😁 and yes Jimi R.I.P surely did make love to his guitar 🎸✌💕

[@lesliespears8918]

Oh Son,if that blew your mind...you in for a real treat! Jimi got a Lot of video....oooolawd that's all I'm going to tell you.Enjoy your tour of the Galaxy.peace

[@jimihardin]

He WAS playing with his teeth and tongue. Jimi was doing this in 1967. He is the GODfather of rock. Jimi Hardin

[@44Tloc]

Hendrix was crazy,but they had fun and all full of drugs,crazy,what a great time

[@Silverstreak7878]

Loved when you ran out of the room! Loved your reaction

[@darkangelsoaps8258]

Im old and i can tell you back thrn it was customary to sit and watch the show and enjoy the music. It was considered rude to yell during the performance like people do now. The crowd there is showing respect. Its all good my man.

[@robertdomes579]

I love when people see this Jimi play for the first time

[@denisejacob2032]

RIP Jimi! Best guitar player EVER!

[@vergelatioan9094]

Yeah!, Jimi Hendrix the legend!

[@wrutledge1]

Them kids in the audience had NO idea the greatness they just witnessed.💯 They ain't know what hit em!😂😂😂

[@raydotzler9117]

Jimi did things nobody else did that’s why he’s the Man 🤘🤘

[@Sean-cr7xk]

Calling him a man would be an insult, he's a God

[@jameslpurdy4852]

U just saw the greatest performer of all time!

[@davidmcintyre6444]

The crowd don’t know how to react! When you see this for the first time? It blows your f..ing mind and I agree. So imagine eyeing this over 50 years ago?

[@tracypeterson7787]

It’s the 60’s. Back when it was awesome....

[@lespaul5015]

React to “All Along the Watchtower”- Jimi Hendrix great song

[@AaronHatcher]

The best guitar player that will ever live in every single aspect

[@xcellent-records]

You should react to other "guitar gods" "Erruption [Live]" by Van Halen; "Texas Flood [ A Celebration of Blues and Soul]" by Stevie Ray Vaughan; "Tender Surrender" by Steve Vai; "I'll Take Care Of You"[Live] by Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart

[@jeffbuckley4453]

i agree tender surrender

[@kingsize1182]

I know this been a long minute this homey put this video out there showing the great talent of the guitar God but it's one of my favorite reactions of Jimi Hendricks.

[@unclesamjones]

Pretty big sound for a trio; Jimi on Stratocaster, Noel Redding on Jazz bass, Mitch Mitchell drums. Legendary trio; see also "Fresh Cream"

[@darkmysterytemple]

I had insomnia and wanted to sleep but you and Hendrix woke me up more. Funny lol

[@s550danny]

You ever see some superhuman almost godlike shit and you’re like “oh fuck no” and walk away? 😂 cause same. Jimi a God

[@daveloboda1769]

THE best guitar player ever. There are great guitar players, there are brilliant guitar players, then there is Jimi Hendrix.

[@hipogresia5908]

Best guitar electric player ever ¿Is better than Paco De Lucia? NO obviously

[@spacecadet35]

Thank god that technology had advanced to such a point that we could record some of his performances. Without videos like this we just live on in memories, but we would never get reactions like this when the new generation watch a true guitar god in action.

[@brittanygarrison8030]

Priceless when you young people see him for the first time.

[@philging]

Remember that Jimi played a right handed guitar left handed with the strings reversed . . that means when the guitar is upside down and behind his back it's actually the right way up - playing with his teeth was no trouble to Jimi.

[@AaronHatcher]

Btw he also was right handed but only played left handed. He is a god tbh. A person that can't ever be replaced. Rip jimi

[@blueeyedsquirrel2]

That was Jimi Hendrix, a Star guitarist extraordinaire!! What you seen is what you saw.

[@shannonroche1182]

Yep . That's how you play a guitar 🎸 no one but the great jimi hendrix .amazing ain't it ? Loved your ...heart beating fast comment also .

[@alanfeldstein9761]

"I'm sure this was well before social media," Brilliant comment, Sherlock.

[@CaptainCalculus]

Getting a gun and shooting your girlfriend is actually a really common theme in blues songs, there’s dozens of songs dating back to Robert Johnson’s “All my love’s in vain” through to “Down by the river” by Neil young. It even has a name: ‘murder ballads’.