Jimi Hendrix used his guitar to create a powerful anti-war message in his iconic 12-minute live version of Machine Gun, reflecting his experiences and opinions on the Vietnam War.

Make way for one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Jimi Hendrix wasn't brought up in a conventional musical environment. He was unable to read music, but as a student of the legends — ranging from B.B.

King to Buddy Holly — Hendrix became a sponge of influences. However, it was his ability to innovate that put him on the map of the big leagues.