From Loudersound.
Micky Dolenz has reflected on the time that The Jimi Hendrix Experience opened for The Monkees.
The vocalist and drummer was speaking on the new episode of AXS TV’s Mixtape show, which will be broadcast on Halloween at 8.30pm ET.
In a preview clip, Dolenz explains just how the unlikely partnership came about – and it all stemmed from seeing Jimi in 1967.
Dolenz says: “At the time, we were looking for an opening act. I’m at the Monterey Pop Festival Festival and all of a sudden these three guys come on stage in all these psycho-jello clothes and stuff, and they just looked incredible. That was, of course, The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
“I suggested to the producers of our show that would be a really cool opening act because they were very theatrical and The Monkees was this theatrical act.”
Dolenz adds: “I guess they liked the idea, our producers liked the idea, so sure enough a few months later we’re opening up and Jimi is the opening act.
“He did six or eight shows with us, and he was a great guy, a great kid. We had a lot of fun.”
On Thursday night’s episode, Dolenz also reveals how he learned to play drums, chats about his musical influences, and talks about his tour It Was Fifty Years Ago Today – A Tribute to The Beatles’ White Album.
The shows see Dolenz joined onstage by various artists including Christopher Cross, Todd Rundgren, Jason Scheff and Joey Molland.
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JIMI HENDRIX Angel (2024 UK/EU Experience Hendrix official limited edition White Vinyl 7" single, featuring a previously unreleased version of Angel [Take 7]. This newly mixed, stripped down version includes the original performances recorded by Hendrix, Mitchell and Cox on July 23, 1970. It does not include any of the drums and additional percussion elements Mitchell opted to add to this master take after Jimi died. On the flip side is Message To Love recorded at NewYork Pop Festival, Downing Stadium, Randall's Island, NY - July 17, 1970. Picture sleeve, factory sealed)
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THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE Electric Ladyland (Authorized Hendrix Family Edition 2010 US 16-track double LP pressed on 180gram Virgin Vinyl, expertly remastered from the original 2-track master tapes by Eddie Kramer, originally releasedin 1968. Housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve with eight-page booklet including rare photos & info. The sleeve and vinyl are both in Near Mint condition) ** Limited to 5000 copies** #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
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JIMI HENDRIX Blues (2017 UK/EU Authorized Hendrix Family Edition 11-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile grade vinyl. Originally released in 1994, the album features 11 blues performances recorded by Hendrix between 1966 and1970 showcasing his mastery of the 12-bar form. Blues is probably the best packaged, richest sounding, most coherent post-mortem release from the Hendrix archives. Framed by his poignant 1967 acoustic 12-string rendition of "Hear My Train 'A Comin'" and a stirring 1970 trio performance, these 11 rough and ready tracks illustrate Jimi's deep spiritual connections to his blues roots and his daring experimental take on the shape of future blues to come; they've never sounded so vital, necessary or dynamic! Gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker and expanded booklet, brand new & factory sealed. Recommended)
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THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE Are You Experienced/ Axis Bold As Love (1973 UK 24-track double LP repackaging of the original classic 1967 albums, gatefold picture sleeve reproducing most of the original album artwork. The sleeve is Excellent with minimal shelf wear & the vinyl is near 'as new') #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
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