Main article: Electric Lady Studios
In 1968, Hendrix and Jeffery jointly invested in the purchase of the Generation Club in Greenwich Village.[181]
They had initially planned to reopen the establishment, but after an
audit revealed that Hendrix had incurred exorbitant fees by
block-booking lengthy sessions at peak rates they decided that the
building would better serve them as a recording studio.[238]
With a facility of his own, Hendrix could work as much as he wanted
while also reducing his recording expenditures, which had reached a
reported $300,000 annually.[239] Architect and acoustician John Storyk designed Electric Lady Studios
for Hendrix, who requested that they avoid right angles where possible.
With round windows, an ambient lighting machine, and a psychedelic
mural, Storyk wanted the studio to have a relaxing environment that
would encourage Hendrix's creativity.[239]
The project took twice as long as planned and cost twice as much as
Hendrix and Jeffery had budgeted, with their total investment estimated
at $1 million.[240][nb 33]Hendrix first used Electric Lady on June 15, 1970, when he jammed with Steve Winwood and Chris Wood of Traffic; the next day, he recorded his first track there, "Night Bird Flying".[241] The studio officially opened for business on August 25, and a grand opening party was held the following day.[241] Immediately afterwards, Hendrix left for England; he never returned to the States.[242] He boarded an Air India flight for London with Cox, joining Mitchell for a performance as the headlining act of the Isle of Wight Festival.[243]
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