Before Jimi Hendrix lit his guitar on fire or redefined rock as we know it, he was an unknown in New York’s club scene. But one man saw what no one else did.

In this Echo Lab deep dive, we explore the incredible story of Chas Chandler — former bassist for The Animals — who became the driving force behind Hendrix’s meteoric rise.

🎸 How Chandler discovered Hendrix at Café Wha?

✈️ Why he flew him to London and built the Jimi Hendrix Experience

🤯 How he got Hendrix onstage with Clapton and on tour with The Monkees

🎧 The truth behind their split — and Chandler’s legacy beyond Hendrix

This is the story of a bassist who became a kingmaker… and the sound he helped unleash.

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