Purple Haze Octavia

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By Art Thompson published 27 October 22

Video This amazing rendition of the psychedelic rock masterpiece appears ahead of forthcoming ‘Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969’ LP

By Rod Brakes, Art Thompson published 22 March 22

Video The guitar effects guru tells the story of his groundbreaking Octavia invention.

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