Why Jimi Hendrix Said Terry Kath Was Better Than Him?

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"Better than me."
That's what Jimi Hendrix said about Terry Kath. Jimi Hendrix - arguably the greatest guitarist who ever lived - said Terry Kath was better than him.
Yet if you ask most rock fans today who Terry Kath was, they'll draw a blank. He was the guitarist, singer, and creative force behind Chicago, one of the most successful rock bands of the 1970s. He could play blistering rock solos, soulful ballads, and everything in between. His voice could be tender or raw with power. He was a musical genius.
And on January 23, 1978, at just 31 years old, Terry Kath accidentally killed himself playing with a gun he thought was unloaded.
This is the story of rock's most underrated guitar legend - a man whose talent was so immense that even Jimi Hendrix stood in awe, but whose name has been largely forgotten. I'm your host at High Voltage Rock History, and today we're diving deep into the life, music, and tragic death of Terry Kath. Let's get started.

Explore the brilliance of Terry Kath Chicago, a guitar player whose talent was praised by legends. His guitar solo work with the chicago band helped define 70s rock, earning them a place in the rock and roll hall of fame, solidifying their place in rock music history.