Eric Barrett worked as Jimi Hendrix's road manager from 1968 to 1970. The guitarist destroyed his equipment and yelled at the 21-year-old Barrett, who then understood why the previous roadie had quit mid-tour. Barrett watched the musician smash guitars throughout tours in Italy and Switzerland. Barrett writes. Bass player Billy Cox said the mishap happened after the guitarist did the splits during "Foxey Lady," according to Guitar Player.