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Mitch Mitchell

Jimi Hendrix performs onstage at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 18, 1967 in Monterey, California.

Wild Thing: Hendrix at Monterey

The Legend of Jimi Hendrix was born on June 18th 1967 at the Monterey International Pop Festival.

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