Inspiration for Jimi Hendrix's writing came from anywhere and everywhere. His 1967 hit, "The Wind Cries Mary," was apparently ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. More than half a century since Jimi Hendrix left this world, after ...

Bassist Billy Cox is the last surviving musician who played regularly with Jimi Hendrix. Long before Hendrix became famous, Cox met the legendary guitarist in 1961 when they were both serving in the U ...