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The Time Jimi Hendrix Was Fired for 'Lack of Talent' in Oregon

Portland urban legend has it that while Little Richard was performing on the night of April 5, 1965, he stopped the show and fired his guitarist due to his “lack of talent”. That guitarist would go on to become a legend in music history. ....

Washington , United-states , Portland , Oregon , American , Jimi-hendrix , Marvin-gaye , Paul-drake , Rayland-baxter , James-brown , United-airlines , Crystal-ballroom

The Time Jimi Hendrix Was Fired for 'Lack of Talent' in Oregon

Portland urban legend has it that while Little Richard was performing on the night of April 5, 1965, he stopped the show and fired his guitarist due to his “lack of talent”. That guitarist would go on to become a legend in music history. ....

Oregon , United-states , Portland , Washington , American , Marvin-gaye , Rayland-baxter , Jimi-hendrix , Paul-drake , James-brown , United-airlines , Crystal-ballroom

Legendary Guitarist Fired for 'Lack of Talent' at Oregon Venue

Portland urban legend has it that while Little Richard was performing on the night of April 5, 1965, he stopped the show and fired his guitarist due to his “lack of talent”. That guitarist would go on to become a legend in music history. ....

Washington , United-states , Portland , Oregon , American , Rayland-baxter , Marvin-gaye , James-brown , Jimi-hendrix , United-airlines , Crystal-ballroom , Portland-folk-festival

Legendary Guitarist Fired for 'Lack of Talent' at Oregon Venue

Portland urban legend has it that while Little Richard was performing on the night of April 5, 1965, he stopped the show and fired his guitarist due to his “lack of talent”. That guitarist would go on to become a legend in music history. ....

Oregon , United-states , Washington , Portland , American , James-brown , Rayland-baxter , Marvin-gaye , Jimi-hendrix , United-airlines , Crystal-ballroom , Portland-folk-festival

Legendary Guitarist Fired for 'Lack of Talent' at Oregon Venue

Portland urban legend has it that while Little Richard was performing on the night of April 5, 1965, he stopped the show and fired his guitarist due to his “lack of talent”. That guitarist would go on to become a legend in music history. ....

Oregon , United-states , Portland , Washington , American , Jimi-hendrix , James-brown , Rayland-baxter , Marvin-gaye , United-airlines , Crystal-ballroom , Portland-folk-festival