By May 1966 , Hendrix was struggling to earn a living wage playing the R&B circuit .
Hendrix briefly rejoined Curtis Knight and the Squires for an engagement at one of New York City 's most popular nightspots , the Cheetah Club .
By May 1966 , Hendrix was struggling to earn a living wage playing the R&B circuit , so he briefly rejoined Curtis Knight and the Squires for an engagement at one of New York City 's most popular nightspots , the Cheetah Club .