Ex-EastEnders John Altman auctions rare Hendrix, Pink Floyd interview

John Altman, known for his role as 'Nasty' Nick Cotton on EastEnders, is auctioning a rare, never-before-heard three-minute recording of an interview with rock legends Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd's Rick Wright, made when Altman was 15 years old. The interview took place at a 1967 concert in Chatham, where Altman and friends, having skipped school, helped roadies load equipment and secured the exclusive chat between shows. Hendrix discussed his ill-fated July 1967 US tour supporting The Monkees, noting that the parents, not the kids, were the main detractors, while Wright praised enthusiastic audiences at a Bristol gig. The collection up for auction at Ewbank's includes autographs from Hendrix, Pink Floyd members including Roger Waters and Syd Barrett, rare seven-inch singles, and other memorabilia with an estimated total value of up to £17,000. Altman expressed a desire to share this extraordinary piece of music history rather than have it remain hidden. The auction is set to take place in Surrey later this month.