In 1967, Jimi Hendrix went to a Cream gig in London. After Clapton heard Hendrix play “Killing Floor” he was stunned. Pictured here are the two guitar masters hanging out a a club after the show. Clapton invited Hendrix out to get to know him better and then he ended up inviting them all back to his flat in Park Road, near Regent’s Park.

The group all went back to Clapton’s in efforts to develop a friendship but it was forced. Eric and Jimi tried hard, but neither of them were known for being strong conversationalists. On his way out, Jimi allegedly muttered, ‘God, that was hard work.’