Hendrix In New York City To Record “Rainy Day, Dream Away.”
June 10, 1968

Buddy Miles, Mike Finnigan, Larry Faucette and Freddy Smith joined Hendrix in New York City’s Record Plant studios to record “Rainy Day, Dream Away.” Additional jams were also recorded in the studio, but are merely labeled on the surviving tape box as “Blow.” Hendrix also completes a series of overdubs and mixes for “Voodoo Chile,” “House Burning Down,” and “1983 (A Merman I Should Turn To Be).” Also present in the studio on this date is Velvert Turner


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September 6, 1968
Performing at the Seattle Center Coliseum

The Experience are set to travel to Hendrix's hometown of Seattle, Washington. Not only will Hendrix be spending time with his family and friends, The Experience are performing at the Seattle Center Coliseum with support from Vanilla Fudge, Eire Apparent, and Soft Machine. 

The performance includes “Spanish Castle Magic,” “Little Wing,” “I Don’t Live Today,” “Red House,” “Purple Haze,” “Fire,” “Foxey Lady,” “Hey Joe,” “Come On (Part One),” “Voodoo Child (Slight Return),” “Wild Thing,” and “Star-Spangled Banner".

September 14, 1968
Signing at The Grove in Hollywood

The Experience are attending an autograph signing at The Groove Company, in Hollywood, California.

September 16, 1968
"Electric Ladyland" Release Date

The highly anticipated third release by The Jimi Hendrix Experience titled, Electric Ladyland is released in the United States. This landmark two-album collection features: “…And The Gods Made Love,” “Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland),” “Crosstown Traffic,” “Voodoo Chile,” and more!

It’s rumored that Hendrix is renting a house at 2850 Benedict Canyon Drive in Beverly Hills, California, where a simultaneous birthday party for Eric Barrett will be held.