Fact #170720
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience play at Bushnell Memorial Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, supported by Eire Apparent.Full article:
Henry McNulty (journalist) : I worked for the Hartford Courant, Connecticut's biggest newspaper, for more than 25 years. When I started, I was just 22 years old. In 1968, the Hartford Courant had no tradition of interviewing or reviewing rock stars, or any type of pop music stars, so my doing so was really a departure for the newspaper.
Before I interviewed Jimi Hendrix, I was told that he didn't like reporters, so I was very polite and careful in approaching him. To my surprise and pleasure, he turned out to be pleasant, a real gentleman. He didn't say that any of my questions were stupid (although probably some of them were!), and he and the band willingly posed for pictures. He was careful to ask that I include Noel and Mitch in the interview too, saying that he didn't want it just to be about himself. All in all, he seemed to be an intelligent and modest person. And the concert was great.
The only thing I regret is that I didn't ask for his autograph!
(Source : http://www.earlyhendrix.com/6743/gall/hart.htm)
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Before I interviewed Jimi Hendrix, I was told that he didn't like reporters, so I was very polite and careful in approaching him. To my surprise and pleasure, he turned out to be pleasant, a real gentleman. He didn't say that any of my questions were stupid (although probably some of them were!), and he and the band willingly posed for pictures. He was careful to ask that I include Noel and Mitch in the interview too, saying that he didn't want it just to be about himself. All in all, he seemed to be an intelligent and modest person. And the concert was great.
The only thing I regret is that I didn't ask for his autograph!
(Source : http://www.earlyhendrix.com/6743/gall/hart.htm)