How the Mysterious 'Hey Joe' Introduced the World to Jimi Hendrix
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience debuted on Dec. 16, 1966, with 'Hey Joe,' a folk song of uncertain origin.
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How the Mysterious 'Hey Joe' Introduced the World to Jimi Hendrix
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How the Mysterious 'Hey Joe' Introduced the World to Jimi Hendrix
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