On this day in 1968, Life Magazine, named Jimi Hendrix the most spectacular guitarist in the world. In 1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed and their first single was a cover of Hey Joe. In 1974, Patti Smith covered the same song and was featured on the A-Side of her Piss Factory single. Watch The Jimi Hendrix Experience perform the hit single and let us know who you think the most spectacular guitarist is today.











