Jimi Hendrix Arrives in London in 1966, Asks to Get Onstage with Cream, and Blows Eric Clapton Away: "You Never Told Me He Was That Fing Good"
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Jimi Hendrix arrived in London in 1966, captivating legendary musicians with his astounding guitar talent, leaving them in awe and reshaping rock music history.
Terry Reid recalls the shock and dumbstruck silence of famous musicians as Hendrix performed, stating, "There were guitar players weeping... I could see everyone's fillings falling out."
Eric Clapton noted that anyone convincing enough could jam with Cream, yet Hendrix's unexpected entrance left everyone amazed, as nobody had asked to join them before.
Musicians like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were there, anticipating Hendrix's performance, which lived up to exceptional expectations, marking a radical shift in the music scene.
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