10 Best Rock Power Trios

As the 60's entered its psychedelic period, the British Invasion was still in full swing with bands having a forceful bluesy backbeat. From that initial foundation, the heavy sound of these artists were meshed together with one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Rounded out by drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding, the Jimi Hendrix Experience were the band that opened a whole new realm of possibilities for rock music. Redding's basslines gave the band unique character as he played around each guitar flourish, while Mitchell's swing gave each song its pulse.

However, there's no disputing that the true star of the show was Jimi Hendrix, whose innovations on the guitar cannot be overstated. From playing with his teeth to his vast array of effects, Hendrix was the true example of the eccentric guitar genius. Even when the band played more subdued material, Hendrix's way of composing always left guitarists awestruck.

With only 3 albums to their name, each song in the band's discography is a masterclass on how to make the typical rock formula mean something more than just notes being strung together. At the time when many bands were showing off, the Jimi Hendrix Experience made writing perfect rock songs look so easy.