53 Years Ago, Jimi Hendrix Gave His Final Haunting Interview: “We Have Time”

Jimi Hendrix stands as a remarkable symbol of artistic innovation and influence within the music industry. Within his extensive discography lies a treasure trove of timeless classics, such as “Purple Haze” and “Hey Joe,” that continue to resonate with music lovers of all generations.

A few days before his untimely death on September 18th, 1970, at 27, Hendrix, who was on the verge of reinventing his career, revealed his future plans for his music in an interview hosted by New Musical Express’s, Keith Atlam.

The singer wanted his concerts to be free

During the discussion, Hendrix addressed Altam’s concerns regarding the steep prices of his concert tickets while disclosing his plan to transition towards a future where he could offer his performances to the public completely free of charge. “I can dig that! I can really dig that, we should be able to, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t,” the late singer admitted. “We should only collect enough as what we can pay with. Expenses from the last time to the next time.”

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Hendrix further emphasized that nothing prevented his shows from being free. “We have time,” Hendrix stated. “There’s no big rush. There’s no reason why we can’t do free concerts here.”

Jimi Hendrix gives reason for the removal of his iconic wild hairstyle

The late singer also provided a fascinating account of the reasons behind his decision to part ways with his iconic wild hairstyle—the afro. Hendrix, who was known for his innovative approach to music, constantly pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories, revealed that changing his look was a parallel effort to break free from conventional norms.

“It happens in stages, I did that [removed the jewellery and hair] because I felt like I was being too loud,” he said. “My nature just changes.”