Los Lobos Tribute to Jimi Hendrix – “Little Wing” (2010)

In 2010 Los Lobos joined the all-star line up for the “Experience Hendrix Tribute Tour”. Together with many other respected contemporary rock artists they performed music written and inspired by Jimi Hendrix. In this Classic Live Lobos episode we stretch the rules and let David and Cesar take the stage and play Jimi’s famous “Little Wing,” helping the song and Jimi Hendrix’ legacy to live on!

Jimi Hendrix, as for many, was hugely influential during Los Lobos’ early years. Here is an excerpt from an interview with Louis Perez recalling the impact of Jimi Hendrix’ presence in his adolescent life.

“I actually went to go see him when I was 14 or 15,” says drummer-guitarist and principal lyricist Louie Perez, recalling how he had badgered his widowed mother to spend some of the hard-earned money she made sewing clothes in a sweatshop on a ticket to a Hendrix show.

“I sat right down front,” he recalls, his voice rising in excitement. “That experience just sort of rearranged my brain cells.”

For a full version of this article with more from the band about their early years click here