3 Key Facts About Linda Keith’s Role in Discovering Jimi Hendrix

Linda Keith spotted Jimi Hendrix first Keith, then girlfriend of Keith Richards, saw Hendrix playing at the Cheetah Club in New York before anyone else in the music industry took notice.

She referred Hendrix to Chas Chandler Keith told Chandler about Hendrix, which led to Chandler producing “Hey Joe” and managing Hendrix’s early career.

Chandler gets the credit, but Keith made the call Without Keith’s initial referral, Chandler likely would never have met Hendrix. Her role is often overlooked.