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On February 24th at 11 a.m. ET, New York City will officially co-name West 8th Street Jimi Hendrix Way in honor of Jimi Hendrix, marking the storied block where his legendary Electric Lady Studios still stands as one of the most historic and continuously operating recording studios in the city. The street naming kicks off a National Education Partnership with Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Stevie Van Zandt’s Teach Rock. Spearheaded by NYC District 2 Council Member Harvey Epstein and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., the Hendrix family–owned company led by Janie Hendrix, with guitarist and writer Jeff Slate, will serve as the public kickoff to a new national education partnership in collaboration with Stevie Van Zandt’s TeachRock. The partnership expands TeachRock’s library of more than 500 free, standards-aligned lessons that use music and popular culture to teach history, social studies, language arts, and other core subjects, with a new, multimedia Hendrix curriculum for middle and high school students. Joining Council Member Epstein at the ceremony will be TeachRock founder Stevie Van Zandt, Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., and a group of local TeachRock teachers and students, connecting one of rock music’s most hallowed creative landmarks to local classrooms and the national network of educators who will bring this curriculum into their schools. The new lesson, Jimi Hendrix: Rock’s Trailblazing Innovator and Influential Guitarist, invites students to explore Hendrix’s journey from his Blues and R&B roots to his revolutionary impact on rock music, sound design, and live performance. Through video, interactive tools, and hands-on projects, students examine how Hendrix reshaped creative identity and why his influence continues to resonate more than 50 years later. “I’m proud to honor the legacy of Jimi Hendrix today,” said Council Member Harvey Epstein. “Our district is a hub of culture, arts, and activism, and Jimi Hendrix embodies this. Not only was he a legendary musician, but he was also a fierce advocate for peace, racial equity and social justice. He revolutionized music just steps away from where we are today, and it is only fitting that these streets now carry his name.” “Jimi Hendrix didn’t just play guitar — he reimagined what art could be,” agrees Stevie Van Zandt. “I want TeachRock to transport students into that same sense of possibility and discovery I felt the first time I saw Jimi perform. His story, lyrics, and sound remind young people that creativity has no limits.” The lesson was co-developed with educator and musician John Anthony and features exclusive archival footage and expert interviews provided by Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., including Hendrix’s iconic 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival performance. TeachRock partnered with NYU’s MusEdLab to create interactive tools that allow students to experiment with the guitar effects and sonic innovations that defined Hendrix’s signature sound. “This collaboration speaks to the heart of our mission — carrying on Jimi’s legacy through education,” said Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. “His music is a powerful gateway for young minds to connect with history, creativity, and their own potential.” In keeping with TeachRock’s commitment to make education accessible in all classrooms, the free lesson, which meets guidelines of National Standards for Music Education, National Core Arts Standards, Social Studies standards, and Common Core State Standards, is available now at teachrock.org/lesson/jimi-hendrix-rocks-trailblazing-innovator-and-influential-guitarist/ as part of TeachRock's free curriculum library. EVENT DETAILS: What: Official West 8th Street Co-naming Ceremony Honoring Jimi Hendrix When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. Where: The corner of W8th Street, and 6th Avenue, New York City Who: Council Member Harvey Epstein, Stevie Van Zandt, Janie Hendrix, select local TeachRock educators and students ABOUT COUNCIL MEMBER HARVEY EPSTEIN: Council Member Epstein represents the 2nd District in the City Council, representing Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side, the East Village, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Gramercy, and Murray Hill-Kips Bay. Epstein previously served as the Assembly Member for District 74, covering much of the same district, since 2018. Council Member Epstein has been a community leader for almost 30 years. Before joining the Assembly in 2018, he served 14 years on Community Board 3, including as board chair, where he tackled critical land use issues and fought for community needs. As a public school parent, he served as president of the District 1 President’s Council and numerous PTAs, advocating for equity and excellence in education. His activism extends to protecting low-wage workers, preserving local daycare centers, and championing diversity in public school admissions. As a former Co-President of CoDA, a strategist for progressive campaigns, as well as his earlier work with The Legal Aid Society and the Urban Justice Center, he’s been a driving force for change in our communities for decades. ABOUT EXPERIENCE HENDRIX, L.L.C. Owned and operated by members of the Hendrix family, Experience Hendrix is the official family company charged with managing the name, likeness, image and 100% of the music of Jimi Hendrix's legacy. Formed in 1995 by James 'Al' Hendrix, Jimi's father, Experience Hendrix and its affiliates oversee the daily operations of the Hendrix legacy on a worldwide basis. The company is headed by President and CEO Janie L. Hendrix, an educator, who works closely with organizations such as TeachRock to support music and arts education for creatives like her brother Jimi Hendrix to expand their abilities ABOUT TEACHROCK TeachRock is a free, standards-aligned curriculum that brings core subjects to life through the power of music and popular culture. Designed by educators and artists, TeachRock helps students engage more deeply with Social Studies, Language Arts, STEAM, Music, and more — connecting what they explore in their K-12 classrooms to the world around them. Founded by Stevie Van Zandt with the support of Bono, Jackson Browne, Martin Scorsese, and Bruce Springsteen, TeachRock was created to help address the student dropout crisis by keeping music and the arts in the DNA of education. What began as a mission to prevent disengagement has evolved into a movement—one that meets a generation of students growing up isolated, distracted, and overwhelmed, and helps them reconnect to learning in ways that feel personal, relevant, and real. Today, more than 80,000 educators in all 50 states have used TeachRock to reimagine their classrooms. The curriculum has reached more than one million students worldwide and is shown to improve attendance, engagement, and academic outcomes. Teachers report renewed purpose in their work, and students gain tools to understand history, reflect on their sense of self and place in the world, and think critically — all through lessons that begin with the universal language of music. TeachRock is endorsed by leading education organizations in social studies, music, and the humanities — and is helping shape what 21st-century learning can and should look like. For more information visit https://teachrock.org/ or follow @teachrock on all social media channels. ABOUT JOHN ANTHONY: John Anthony is a guitarist, educator, and composer whose work bridges the stage and the classroom, touring nationally with The Vindys while teaching rock bands, guitar, and music technology at Austintown Local Schools in Northeast Ohio. He earned a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from Youngstown State University and serves as an adjunct professor at Slippery Rock University.
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As Don Henley stated in that long CBS Sunday Morning interview, “I’ve been all over the world, but I haven’t seen much of it, because we see the airports and the hotel room and the venue and we don’t get out much, you know?” If the band really calls it quits this year, he’ll now have the opportunity to see the world as a spectator rather than as “the main event.” (kk)
If you’re into The Bee Gees … and you’re into Disco … and you’re into vinyl … have we got a treat for you!!!
Universal Music is releasing a 4-LP set of the long, extended, disco, dance mixes of some of your all-time favorite Bee Gees Disco Classics.
But … they’re only pressing 1000 copies … and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
More info here …
https://theseconddisc.com/2026/02/12/bee-gees-extended-dance-mixes-box-set/
But here is the track list:
Disc 1:
A1 You Should Be Dancing – Extended Version (RSO PRO 013, 1976)
B1 Boogie Child- Extended Version (RSO PRO 013, 1976)
B2 You Stepped Into My Life – Extended Version (RSO PRO 013, 1976)
Disc 2:
A1 Stayin’ Alive – Special Disco Version (RSO PRO 033, 1977)
A2 If I Can’t Have You – Extended Version (previously unreleased)
B1 Night Fever – Special Disco Version (RSO PRO 033, 1977)
B2 More Than A Woman – Special Disco Version (RSO PRO 033, 1977)
Disc 3:
A1 Jive Talkin’ – Extended Version (previously unreleased)
A2 Nights on Broadway- Extended Version (previously unreleased)
B1 Tragedy – Extended Version (previously unreleased)
B2 Love You Inside Out – Extended Version (previously unreleased)
Disc 4:
A1 More Than A Woman (SG Lewis Remix) (Paradise Edit) (digital release, 2021; previously unreleased in physical format)
B1 Decadance – Album Mix (from Size Isn’t Everything, Polydor CD 519 945-2, 1993)
B2 Decadance – Ben Liebrand Vocal Mix (Polydor DECA 2, 1993)
Finished the Nelson Brothers’ book … it's a long read, but worth reading.
On a Billy Preston note, I recall seeing him at The Whisky A Go Go back in April of 1970. He talked about George Harrison writing this song in England. He then performed a tune called "All Things Must Pass." This was long before George put out the album of the same name!
Caught Billy arriving for a gig at a trendy club in Beverly Hills. This short lived joint attracted folks like Prince, Pink Floyd and even the movie star Lana Turner.
Got to remember actor Bud Cort, R.I.P. Seen here hanging out after a rock concert in Hollywood.
Jim Roup
“Harold And Maude” was one of my favorite “cult” movies of the ‘70’s … probably seen it a hundred time! (lol) kk
AI has definitely taken over our lives …
Even when you Google something now, the AI synopsis pops up first before offering links for you to investigate this topic for yourself.
So, just for fun, I wanted to see what AI had to say about Forgotten Hits …
AI Overview
Based on available information, Forgotten Hits (forgottenhits60s.blogspot.com), while not ranked within the top 50 or general, high-traffic, global "top blog" lists, is a highly regarded niche, community-driven blog that specializes in 1960s music history, chart analysis, and reader interaction.
- Niche Authority: It is a premier, long-standing destination for "oldies" music lovers, run by Kent Kotal, and features in-depth analysis of 1960s Billboard, Cashbox, and regional charts.
- Active Community: While not a "top" blog by sheer traffic numbers, it has a loyal, consistent readership that participates in daily surveys and discussions, often cited within niche music circles.
- Content Focus: The blog serves as an archive for "forgotten" music, specifically focusing on 1960s hits, 45 RPM memories, and classic rock.
It does not compete in traffic with general popular blogs like The Verge or Nomadic Matt, but within the specific category of 1960s music blogs hosted on Blogger, it is considered one of the most consistent and detailed.
I’d have to say that’s pretty accurate for an overview … I can live with this! (kk)
And look what Chuck Buell came up with for today’s closer …
Hey Gang!
Here’s a way to start off our day on a Fun Note today!
Hey, got a couple minutes for an unusual Forgotten Hit rendition just for a little fun?
Her name is Anne Reburn and she's a Cover Artist. Not just any Cover Artist! While she sounds great singing in her own style, her presentation is so very unique and so equally well done.
I just wanted to share one of her productions with you today.
While within her small "group" they "all" have their own distinct personalities, it's her Fifth One, the one on the far right, Miss Attitude, that just cracks me up! "She" obviously would rather be somewhere else!
Here, recycling a Two week Number One Song from 1956, is her/their rendition of "The Great Pretender!"
CB 1 thru 5 ( which stands for "Cover Boys!" )
( If I/we could even sing in the first place! )
