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Free mp3s: Jimi Hendrix & A Band of Gypsys '69

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November 27, 2009 5:42 am
By Sheila Lennon

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JIMI HENDRIX - NEW YORK CITY 1969

Jimi Hendrix's Gypsy Sun And Rainbows (sometimes shortened to Rainbows; also known as A Band of Gypsys) was active for just one month and played four live gigs, the most prominent being their debut at Woodstock.

These recordings, compiled and recently put out by the ATM (Archived Traders' Material) team, date from late August to mid-September 1969, a period of a little over two weeks. The recordings all likely took place at the Hit Factory except for the last track (from the Record Plant). Shortly afterwards conga player Jerry Velez and rhythm guitarist Larry Lee left the group, and the ensemble that played at Woodstock was only a memory. [The other members were Hendrix, drummer Mitch Mitchell, bassist Billy Cox and percussionist Juma Sultan.]...

Music to make turkey soup by.

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