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He saw us play a few times in fact. I did this song called I Cant Keep From Crying Sometimes, and Jimi loved it.
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"He saw us play a few times in fact. I did this song called I Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes, and Jimi loved it. He paid me a huge compliment when he told me that he was thinking of doing something similar himself!"

- Alvin Lee

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Alvin Lee's quote is a testimony to the adoration and regard he had for Jimi Hendrix. Lee had seen Hendrix perform a few times and was motivated by his music. Lee had actually written a song called "I Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes" and Hendrix had matched him on it, stating he was thinking of doing something similar himself. This was a substantial compliment for Lee, as it showed that Hendrix appreciated his work and was inspired by it. It also showed that Hendrix was open to gaining from other artists and wanted to take inspiration from them. This quote is a testimony to the admiration and regard that Hendrix had for other artists and their work.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Alvin Lee somewhere between December 19, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from England. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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