When Jimi Hendrix Opened for The Monkees

Jimi Hendrix was once the opening act for a band that was his total opposite.

Jul 22, 2025

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Guitar player Jimi Hendrix was known for his lively shows, amazing skills, and amped-up sound, but Hendrix once opened for a band that was his polar opposite. In 1967, Hendrix became the opening act for the bubblegum pop band The Monkees.

Hendrix was already popular in the UK, having achieved three top ten UK hits with “Hey Joe,” “Purple Haze,” and “The …

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