April 19, 1968 The Experience and Soft Machine play Troy Armory in Troy, New York.
The Experience and Soft Machine play Troy Armory in Troy, New York.
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April 18, 1968 The Experience record “Long Hot Summer Night” at The Record Plant (321 West 44th Street) in New York.
The Experience record “Long Hot Summer Night” at The Record Plant (321 West 44th Street) in New York. Al Kooper later overdubs piano on the track. It was during this session that Hendrix gave Kooper his Stratocaster, (See Issue #5, page 6, ‘None Take Hendrix Strat’ for details on recent Auction featuring this guitar).
April 15, 1968 Derek Boltwood interviews Hendrix for Record Mirror. The story is published the following month.
Derek Boltwood interviews Hendrix for Record Mirror. The story is published the following month.
April 13, 1968 Peter Goodman of Beat Instrumental conducts a phone interview with Hendrix.
Peter Goodman of Beat Instrumental conducts a phone interview with Hendrix. The interview is published in May.
April 12, 1968 Smash Hits is released in the United Kingdom (Track, 613 400).
Smash Hits is released in the United Kingdom (Track, 613 400). The album includes: “Purple Haze,” “Fire,” “The Wind Cries Mary,” “Can You See Me,” “51st Anniversary,” “Hey Joe,” “Stone Free,” “The Stars That Play With Laughing Sam’s Dice,” “Manic Depression,” “Highway Chile,” “Burning Of The Midnight Lamp,” and “Foxy Lady.”
April 11, 1968 Chris Welch interviews Mitch Mitchell for Melody Maker. The piece is published on April 20.
Chris Welch interviews Mitch Mitchell for Melody Maker. The piece is published on April 20.
April 9, 1968 Hendrix jams at The Generation with Elvin Bishop (guitar), Buzzy Feiton (bass), Phillip Wilson (drums), Don Martin (guitar), Al Kooper (organ), and Paul Butterfield (harmonica).
Hendrix jams at The Generation with Elvin Bishop (guitar), Buzzy Feiton (bass), Phillip Wilson (drums), Don Martin (guitar), Al Kooper (organ), and Paul Butterfield (harmonica).
April 8, 1968 At New York’s Drake Hotel (East 56th Street), Hendrix records 36-minutes of demos in his room
At New York’s Drake Hotel (East 56th Street), Hendrix records 36-minutes of demos in his room, including: “Long Hot Summer Night,” “1983…(A Merman I Should Turn To Be),” “Moon Turn The Tides … Gently, Gently Away,” “Angel,” “Cherokee Mist,” “Hear My Train A Comin’,” “Voodoo Chile,” and “Gypsy Eyes.”
April 7, 1968 Hendrix jams with Roy Buchanan at the Generation Club (52 West 8th Street) in New York.
Hendrix jams with Roy Buchanan at the Generation Club (52 West 8th Street) in New York. Although not performing with Hendrix, other bands performing tonight include Buddy Guy and Janis Joplin and Big Brother. Monterey Pop filmmaker, D.A. Pennebaker filmed the jam sessions and later released the short documentary, Wake At Generation which includes one of the jam numbers by Hendrix.