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Jimi Hendrix Plays the Pacific Coliseum—September 7, 1968

Long before Jimi Hendrix played the Pacific Coliseum on September 7, 1968, he had a Vancouver connection. Jimi Hendrix played the Pacific Coliseum on September 7, 1968. Four years after the Beatles and 11 years after Elvis Presley played Empire Stadium and changed music forever. The difference was that Jimi had a Vancouver connection—his grandmother… Continue reading Jimi Hendrix Plays the Pacific Coliseum—September 7, 1968

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Hogan’s Alley and the Jimi Hendrix Connection

It may be long gone, but at least Hogan’s Alley is finally getting the recognition that it deserves. As part of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Places that Matter program, a plaque will be placed near the Hogan’s Alley Cafe at Gore and Union Streets at 2:00 Sunday February 24. Hogan’s Alley Project: The plaque and… Continue reading Hogan’s Alley and the Jimi Hendrix Connection

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