Noel Redding was the weak link. The Experience were put together in a rush so he only got the gig because he looked the part. On record Jimi played most of the Bass parts. On stage Redding frequently got carried away with his own over inflated ego, Often pissing Jimi off, After all NR was'nt really a Bass player he was a Guitarist..... Now, Billy Cox he was the guy, perfect for Jimi and he was a proper Bass player... the right man for the job, Also good enough not to have his Bass parts overdubbed by Jimi...unlike Reddings parts.