Opening act for Engelbert Humperdinck?

[Ming]

Hi folks,

premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=ENGELBERT6

I found this on this site.
'Few people realise that several of the major forces in the world of rock n' roll, including Jimi Hendrix and The Carpenters, started as opening acts for Engelbert Humperdinck in the late 60's, 70's and 80's. '

Is this true?

Ming

[Rick Henry]

Hi Ming... I remember reading somewhere that Carpenters opened for Engelbert Humperdinck in 1970.

Jimi Hendrix also opened for Humperdinck. I think it was in 1966. Hendrix was also a supporting act to the Walker Brothers in 1967 at Finsbury Park Astoria. Humperdinck was also a supporting act in this show. Hendrix was so well received in this show that he ended up stealing the show from the other acts on the bill.

Hendrix had yet one more experience with Humperdinck in 1967 (?). Hendrix once filled in for Engelbert Humperdinck's unwell guitarist - but hid behind the stage curtains so the audience wouldn't realise who was playing. Isn't this interesting.

[Ming]

Thank you Rick. Did Hendrix tell the auidence that it was he who was playing the guitar at the end of the show?

Ming

[Rick Henry]

Hi Ming, Jimi Hendrix's identity was kept secret. For some reason they didn't want the audience to know it was him. Maybe Humperdinck fans may have been appalled to know rocker Jimi Hendrix was playing guitar. Though, Hendrix was an outstanding guitarist and was able to play the instrument either loud and screeching or tender and sweet - very versatile performer.