The Noel Redding experience is a story that needs to be heard

As Clonakilty gets ready to remember its late great resident, Eoghan O’Sullivan hears tales of the Jimi Hendrix bass player from a man who knew him well.

NEXT Wednesday marks the 13th anniversary of the death of Noel Redding, who played bass with the Jimi Hendrix Experience and settled down at Dunowen House, Ardfield, West Cork, with Carol Appleby.

Here, drummer Les Sampson, who played in various bands with Redding, including a Friday night residency at De Barra’s Folk Club, remembers his friend.