Deep Purple’s Steve Morse joins Poland’s “Thanks Jimi Festival” to help set New World Record for Most Guitar Players Playing Together.Founded in 2003 by Polish guitarist Leszek Cichonski in tribute to Jimi Hendrix, and an annual event since, the "Thanks Jimi Festival" takes place in the Rynek (Old Town Square) of the beautiful medieval city of Wroclaw, Poland.
2009 marks the 7th annual “Thanks Jimi Festival”, a worldwide movment to establish May 1st as “World Guitar Day”. Each year the festival attracts guitar players from around the world who gather to celebrate the legacy and inspiration of Jimi Hendrix. It is a free, open-air event featuring top Polish music stars and notable international guests. The climax of the event is an attempt to set Guinness World Record for “Largest Guitar Ensemble”. 2008 saw 1,951 guitar players (electric, acoustic and bass) playing ”Hey Joe” and while “Hey Joe” will be on the song list again this year, with the participation of Steve Morse, the iconic guitar tune “Smoke on the Water” is being added to the repertoire.
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