Rick: I still remember you rushing towards me down the hallways of Harlingen High School, frantically saying Hendrix is DEAD! We were both shocked, especially after seeing Hendrix in concert just three months before.
Apparently, Jimi called Billy from London in 1966 to ask him to come over. However, Billy was otherwise indisposed. A shame, because his bass playing was / is amazing, and he, Jimi and Mitch worked brilliantly together.
@@JohnFraserFindlay I agree with the second part of your comment. However, the first is somewhat exaggerated. Noel's playing on tracks like "Highway Chile", for example, certainly has a definable sound and groove - even though I always think about what Billy would've done with it when listening to it. As an aside, I should also correct my previous comment. According to Billy, Jimi rang him from New York after meeting Chas Chandler in 1966, not from London.
Fascinating and moving. Essential listening for anyone into Jimi 🎸
@@pchcolley I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
I love John's words about Chas, even though they're not connected to Electric Lady. Otherwise, there's not enough John, here!
Rick: I still remember you rushing towards me down the hallways of Harlingen High School, frantically saying Hendrix is DEAD! We were both shocked, especially after seeing Hendrix in concert just three months before.
Apparently, Jimi called Billy from London in 1966 to ask him to come over. However, Billy was otherwise indisposed. A shame, because his bass playing was / is amazing, and he, Jimi and Mitch worked brilliantly together.
There was no definable bass sound or groove until Billy played.. his playing on Cry of Love is amazing
@@JohnFraserFindlay I agree with the second part of your comment. However, the first is somewhat exaggerated. Noel's playing on tracks like "Highway Chile", for example, certainly has a definable sound and groove - even though I always think about what Billy would've done with it when listening to it. As an aside, I should also correct my previous comment. According to Billy, Jimi rang him from New York after meeting Chas Chandler in 1966, not from London.
What’s in his nose?