“[‘Hey Joe’ had] been out for eight months or so ... blues-based musical approach and the Leaves’ take on the lyrics, many artists have claimed a role in bringing the song to Jimi ...

Jason Schneider explores the song's history in 'That Gun In Your Hand: The Strange Saga of "Hey Joe" and Popular Music's ...

Version Tracker examines how different artists have performed the same song over the years, adapting it to suit their own needs and times. In 1962, singer-songwriter Billy Roberts copyrighted ...

His debut single, “Hey Joe,” a cover of the rock standard originally released by Los Angeles garage band, The Leaves, was recorded 52 years ago today. The seven-inch single was backed by the B ...

For years folks claimed the garage rock standard "Hey Joe" was written by folkie, convicted pothead (!) and member of Quicksilver Messenger Service Dino Valenti. Well, it wasn't. In fact ...