The Experience played Troy Armory with Soft Machine opening — a show originally scheduled for April 7 but postponed after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Hendrix was at a career peak: Axis: Bold as Love had just charted at No. 3 that February, and Are You Experienced was already a landmark. The seven-song setlist included “Purple Haze,” “Foxy Lady,” “Red House,” and “Fire.” The Troy Armory was known for its rough acoustics, but Hendrix thrilled the crowd regardless.
Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York
