Sep 2018
Out now: Foxy Papers 6
30/09/18
★ OUT NOW! FOXY PAPERS VOLUME 6. This book presents an almost complete collection of Jimi Hendrix press clippings from the period January 1969 (part two) to April 1969: 178 pages of extensive interviews with Jimi Hendrix, comments by his peers, concert advertisements and reviews, record company promo ads, and many photos. Especially for this publication almost all of the European articles have been translated into English.
★ Also available (for those of you who missed out on the hardcover version) the budget-priced softcover version of “ONE LAST EXPERIENCE – The Jimi Hendrix Experience live at the Royal Albert Hall – February 1969”. Combined shipping optional.
★ To order Foxy Papers 6 go here.
★ To order One Last Experience Softcover go here.
Electric Ladyland Deluxe Edition Box
16/09/18
Originally released on October 16, 1968, Electric Ladyland features such legendary tracks as “All Along The Watchtower,” “Voodoo Child (Slight Return),” “Crosstown Traffic,” and “Burning of the Midnight Lamp.” The only Hendrix album to hit #1 on the Billboard charts, it is, indisputably, the crowning achievement of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Read more here.
Manhattan’s Lighthouse
09/09/18
by Kees de Lange
At 2180 Broadway in New York City, on the corner of West 77th Street, until a few years ago you could find the Manhattan Diner.
Manhattan Diner at 2180 Broadway, NYC.
In the ‘60s it used to be the Lighthouse, and Jimi Hendrix played there with the Squires together with Curtis Knight, Ace Hall, Ditto Edwards and sometimes Lonnie Youngblood. According to Ace Hall it was the Squires second gig after their debut at George’s Club 20 in Hackensack, NJ. As Ace reminisces Jimi was the absolute star, attracting all the girls first while their boyfriends were won over in their slipstream. The Squires made quite a name for themselves there. CONTINUED HERE.
At 2180 Broadway in New York City, on the corner of West 77th Street, until a few years ago you could find the Manhattan Diner.
Manhattan Diner at 2180 Broadway, NYC.
In the ‘60s it used to be the Lighthouse, and Jimi Hendrix played there with the Squires together with Curtis Knight, Ace Hall, Ditto Edwards and sometimes Lonnie Youngblood. According to Ace Hall it was the Squires second gig after their debut at George’s Club 20 in Hackensack, NJ. As Ace reminisces Jimi was the absolute star, attracting all the girls first while their boyfriends were won over in their slipstream. The Squires made quite a name for themselves there. CONTINUED HERE.