10 Classic Rock Bands That Never Made A Bad Album

10. Jimi Hendrix

Every so often, you'll get an artist that feels like they're disconnected from reality altogether. As much as they may be a part of their respective scene or take influences from other places, the entire aura of their playing doesn't even seem to be from this time or planet. Though Jimi Hendrix typically falls into that category, it was as if you blinked and he was gone.

Despite being a member of the 27 club towards the tail end of the '60s, Hendrix was responsible for pioneering a new brand of guitar hero with his handful of albums. Starting with Are You Experienced, Hendrix taught a masterclass on how to use the guitar almost as an extension of your body, as if you're trying to squeeze out every last bit of musical life you can on songs like the Wind Cries Mary and Red House. Aside from the regular pyrotechnics, Hendrix was also an amazing songwriter to boot, with stoner wisdom being imparted on tracks like If 6 was 9.

It's still a shame that Hendrix was taken from us at such a young age, considering that he looked to be just coming into his own on Electric Ladyland, even going so far as to book a session with jazz great Miles Davis. Though we may not be able to hear Hendrix grace us ever again, all we can do is marvel at the holy grail of albums that he did give us.