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4 unusual facts about Band of Gypsys


Band of Gypsys

They also recorded some studio material, and several finished tracks, some of which have been released on First Rays of the New Rising Sun and elsewhere.

In some markets, including the UK, the album was released with a cover photograph that featured dolls of Hendrix, Brian Jones, Bob Dylan and British DJ John Peel, an early supporter of Hendrix.

Sunrise Over Sea

"Essentially what I learnt out of this process was, more so than ever, I'm the keeper of the music. I have the intuition and the foresight to pick the right players to my music. I've learned it's not always about having the same players for five, six or 10 years, it’s having the right chemistry for these songs at this time. Some of my favourite Jimi Hendrix music is off-the-cuff stuff with Band of Gypsys."

Watkins Electric Music

Jimi Hendrix and his Band of Gypsys also used WEM PA equipment at outdoor venues in the UK.


Tennessee 2004

The set includes two cover versions of previously recorded music; "Night of the Slunk", originally featured on Buckethead's album Monsters and Robots (1999), and the song "Machine Gun", from the Jimi Hendrix album Band of Gypsys (1970).


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