DEF LEPPARD's
Joe Elliott (vocals) and
Phil Collen (guitar) recently spoke to
CBS Local about
Jimi Hendrix, the man who changed electric guitar and rock and roll forever.
To mark what would have been Hendrix's 70th birthday,
CBS Local is remembering the legendary musician's life and career throughout November.
In the interview, which can be seen below,
Collen called
Hendrix "the ultimate rock guitar player, the most amazing guitar player of all time."
Elliott, meanwhile, marveled at
Hendrix's abilities not only through the amp, but also on the mic.
Elliott and
Collen covered
Hendrix's
"Manic Depression" on the 2001 EP from their side project
CYBERANUTS.
Collen has also recorded and performed
Hendrix's
"Fire" with his other band,
MANRAZE.
