By Brian Levine • Special to The Current
Have you ever wished you could have peered into Jimi Hendrix’s closet? Well, now you can. Experience a little piece of the late performer, right here in Jim Thorpe. A selection of clothing, jewelry, and accessories can be found inside Just Paws Boutique & Barkery, located on the second floor of The Douglas House Marketplace, 77 Broadway & 62 Race St.
A little history behind the pieces and connection to Jimi: My father, Robert “Bob” Levine, and stepmother, Kathryn “Kathy” Eberth, were part of the Jimi Hendrix management team at Jeffries & Chandler, Inc., and Michael Jeffries Management, Inc., 27 East 37th St., New York, NY 10046.
My father’s responsibilities included, but were not limited to: bookings, travel, managing band expenses, studio session arrangements, and a power broker for Jimi Hendrix, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, and Band of Gypsys. Kathy was Jimi’s friend and personal assistant / confidant.
Shortly after Jimi’s death both my father and Kathy were sent to Jimi’s New York city apartment to retrieve Jimi’s belongings and bring them back to Jeffries & Chandler.
One of the obtained guitars was used at TTG Studios in Los Angeles, CA, in October of 1968, in jams and recordings for “Calling All the Devil’s Children,” which was also called “Devil’s Jam,” and “Mr. Lost Soul,” also entitled “Mr. Bad Luck,” later to be renamed “Look Over Yonder.”
Now that both my father and Kathy have passed on I’m making available an assortment of belongings from their private rock-and-roll memorabilia collection.
Whether you’re a long-time fan, or just a bit curious, come check out this piece of Hendrix’s history.
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