when hendrix was young, he was a fan of elvis presley. he went to see presley play at sick’s stadium on september 1, 1957, and he drew a color picture of him holding an acoustic guitar. the original drawing can be seen in the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland, ohio. even as an adult, he still loved presley. he went to a see a presley movie, king creole, in paris in late 1968, to give him inspiration to write songs. he also liked famous blues musicians such as muddy waters, bo diddley and lightning hopkins; and he played in the band of r&amp;b star little richard. however, hendrix and richard did not get along. richard did not like hendrix's clothes, his being late and him showing off on stage.