Hendrix's guitar was too loud for a band that never learned to play theirs.
On this day in 1967, Jimi Hendrix quit opening for The Monkees — and the internet is still talking about it
On this day in 1967, Jimi Hendrix quit as opening act for The Monkees after just a few shows, realizing the psychedelic rock and manufactured pop audiences were an impossible mix. The split became legendary as each act went on to define their era.
Source: On this day in 1967, Jimi Hendrix quit opening for The Monkees — and the internet is still talking about it — Fark
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