[BrokenCogs]

I started learning guitar in 2006 and my guitar teacher pointed out how metal originated from Hendrix's sound. I always thought that was common knowledge

[senderista]

I think it's more like metal originated from Tony Iommi's sound. Was Hendrix a significant influence on Iommi, no idea.

[BrokenCogs]

Yes Hendrix strongly influenced Iommi: https://rockandrollgarage.com/what-are-dio-and-tony-iommi-fa...