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The Jimi Hendrix Experience · 1967

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 6, 1967Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded a session at London's BBC Playhouse Theatre for the British radio program BBC Top Gear, which was broadcast on October 15, 1967. Stevie Wonder played drums with Hendrix on “Jammin',” “I Was Made to Love Her” and “Ain't Too Proud to Beg.”

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