17 Aug Why was Jimi Hendrix’s rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Woodstock (watch video link) so important in retrospect?
Why was Jimi Hendrix’s rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Woodstock (watch video link) so important in retrospect? What commentary on the issues of the time (war, civil rights) can be drawn from his instrumental performance? Can anyone think of another time the National Anthem was “ altered” for the better or worse? Do you think it is ok to alter this piece of music?
