July 7th 2006, Syd Barrett died from complications arising from diabetes aged 60.
8th July 1967, The Monkees began a 29-date tour with The Jimi Hendrix Experience as support act. Hendrix was dropped after six shows after being told his act was not suitable for their teenybopper audience.
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