Jimi Hendrix, Electric Church PURPLE HAZE, Atlanta Pop Festival Documentary

[appalachiablue]

'Purple Haze' from the film chronicle of Hendrix' largest US performance at the Atlanta Pop Festival, July 4th holiday, 1970. Rare footage of Jimi, first act artist and the mass summer music festival that's remained unseen for thirty years. Now showing on Dish TV Channel TCMXW. Just caught the last 45 minutes, amazing. The documentary trailer is online.

[redstateblues]

1. I was there!!

It was amazing

[appalachiablue]

2. Holy moly, no kidding, tell. I almost saw him in Balto. in 1969

with my older sister and her friend who was driving the 3 hrs. but Dad said no. We were pretty young then but I later saw some other greats..

[Unknown Beatle]

8. Really? Wow!

I really wish I could have seen the great Hendrix in concert, but alas, I was too young. When he died in September 18, 1970, I was only sixteen. But I went to my first concert that year, Ten Years After.

[andrewv1]

10. I was there with you....

Can't wait to see the documentary....

Hitchhiking from Fl, I remember it well!

[malokvale77]

3. Rec for Jimi.

I saw him April of 1969 in Dallas, Texas. My first concert.

Fat Mattress and Chicago Transit Authority were the opening acts.

Thanks for posting.

[appalachiablue]

4. Terrific first concert. My first 3, Ritchie Havens, Ike & Tina Turner, Allma Bros. w/ Duane.

A great era it was for sure.

[malokvale77]

5. A great era indeed.

In stark contrast, my second concert was "Whispering" Bill Anderson. LOL. My brother gave me the tickets for my birthday.

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Edit: He was very tall.

[appalachiablue]

6. Mellow sound, great jacket. Wish I'd seen Johnny Cash but don't recall any tours.

In 1973 saw Elvis who looked great, gave a an excellent performance. Couldn't get anyone to go, ha! their loss.

[malokvale77]

7. What?

Who didn't want to see Elvis?

Unfortunately I too missed seeing Johnny Cash live.

I have however experienced this phenomenon.

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[appalachiablue]

11. My art friend who wasn't interested in music or Elvis and a sister who had man troubles

couldn't make it to the Elvis concert. Willy Nelson would be great to see for sure. We saw Dylan in DC, and Prince, both fantastic and the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin who was magnificent. Also Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Brown, Bryan Adams, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby, Robert Palmer, Frank Sinatra and others that were amazing. Because everyone in my family and most close friends loved music we were fortunate to catch many artists on tour.

[Unknown Beatle]

9. Must have been weird for Hendrix and Redding.

Fat Mattress was founded by Hendrix ex-bassist Noel Redding.

[malokvale77]

12. He was still with Hendrix at the time.

He went on to play with Jimi that same night.

[Unknown Beatle]

13. Really?

Must have been one hell of a concert.