Which artist is known for having performed the American national anthem on electric guitar at the Woodstock Festival in 1969?
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix's rendition of the American national anthem ("The Star-Spangled Banner") on electric guitar at Woodstock in 1969 remains one of the most iconic moments in music history. His performance, filled with distortions and sound effects that mimicked the noises of war, was seen as a powerful statement on the Vietnam War and the social unrest in America at the time. This performance not only demonstrated Hendrix's incredible virtuosity on the guitar but also highlighted the power of music as a form of political and social expression.
