Hendrix found his fame at the Monterey International Pop Festival with his performance of “Wild Thing.” Literally overnight, The Jimi Hendrix Experience became one of most popular and highest grossing touring acts in the world.

Hendrix popularized the wah-wah pedal in modern music and incorporated overdriven amplifiers with high volume and gain, a normally undesirable sound, into his music to create a distinct style for his performances.

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