Jimi Hendrix: A Funeral In His Home Town
John Morthland, Rolling Stone, 29 October 1970
Seattle, Washington – It had been very hot and sunny the last few days in Seattle, most unusual for this time of year. But on Thursday, October 1st the sun didn't quite make it all the way out.
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