I remember hearing one of the first ever recordings of Hendrix playing as a session musician at the BBC
before striking out on his own.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Tue 17 Apr 2012, 10:41, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

No you don't.
His first recordings for the BBC were with the Experience, for the radio show 'Top Gear'. His years as an r'n'b sideman for the likes of Little Richard and the Isley Bros are all available but predate his move to the UK by a couple of years.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 17 Apr 2012, 10:42, Reply)

maybe it was just played on the bbc...I'm sure the chap said it was recorded at maida vale or somewhere similar
however I'm sure you know better!
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Tue 17 Apr 2012, 10:45, Reply)

There's a fantastic compilation out there
of all his BBC sessions. It's some of his best work, and includes my favourite of all his recorded works, an instrumental called Drivin' South.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 17 Apr 2012, 10:46, Reply)

I had a cassette of this many many years ago
One of those cheapo Castle Communications releases. I really need to get the official release on a format that I can play.
Edit: And Driving South is incredible.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 17 Apr 2012, 10:49, Reply)

You really do.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 17 Apr 2012, 10:50, Reply)

re edit: it's a peerless masterclass in style and technical control. Best ever.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 17 Apr 2012, 11:00, Reply)

I don't know how well Top Gear would translate to radio, tbh.

( Kroney, Tue 17 Apr 2012, 10:46, Reply)

No worse than motor racing is as a spectator sport.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 17 Apr 2012, 10:47, Reply)