Is there anybody here who did listen to Jimi in the 60s? What was listening to it like, especially compared to other music of the time?

I was born in 1960, in southern California. I was possibly a little young to be listening to Hendrix when he was actually alive and making music, although I'm sure a few kids my age were listening to him. I might have heard snatches of him on the radio and probably thought it was creative and interesting music but not necessarily more creative and interesting than some of the other standout music that was being made at the time (it was a very creative time).