Dire Strait’s ‘Sultans of Swing’ Solo Played in the Distinctive Style of Jimi Hendrix
by Lori Dorn from Laughing Squid on (#6H14R)
Dutch musicianLaszlo Buring, who usually plays songs by other artists as Dire Straits, flipped the script and impressively performed Mark Knopflers iconic guitar solo from Sultans of Swing" as a Jimi Hendrix solo. Buring took inspiration from Hendrix's solo on All Along the Watchtower".
It ain't easy to get a grasp on Jimi's sonic and melodic wizardry, but here's an attempt. Molded the beat after All along the Watchtower' Hope you enjoy!