February 19, 1970 After reviewing test pressings of the mastering efforts of the previous day, some minor sonic adjustments are completed.
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Sterling Sound, New York Studio Recording After reviewing test pressings of the mastering efforts of the previous day, some minor sonic adjustments are completed.
February 25, 1970 Hendrix manager Michael Jeffery delivered the completed Band Of Gypsys release to Capitol Records.
Hendrix manager Michael Jeffery delivered the completed Band Of Gypsys release to Capitol Records.
March 25, 1970 Capitol Records released the eagerly anticipated live album, Band Of Gypsys.
Capitol Records released the eagerly anticipated live album, Band Of Gypsys. The album featured six tracks from the two Fillmore East performances on January 1, 1970. "Who Knows" and "Machine Gun," were recorded during the evening's first while all of the album's second side was drawn from the second show.
April 8, 1970 Reprise Records issued the single "Stepping Stone" coupled with "Izabella".
With Band Of Gypsys riding high in the Billboard US album chart, Reprise Records issued the single "Stepping Stone" coupled with "Izabella". Apart from "All Along The Watchtower", Jimi had little success at US Top 40 radio. "Stepping Stone" and "Izabella" proved to be no exception.