The Hamsters released it on the album The Jimi Hendrix Memorial Concerts - 1995 in 1996. It was also covered by The Hypstrz, ZZ Top, Giovani Leoni 2, Ricky Shayne and other artists. It was covered by The Hypstrz, ZZ Top, Giovani Leoni 2, Ricky Shayne and other artists. written by Billy Roberts and The Leaves released it on the single Hey Joe, Where You Gonna Go? The Leaves originally recorded Hey Joe, Where You Gonna Go? The Music Machine released it on the album (Turn On) The Music Machine in 1966. It was covered by The Hypstrz, ZZ Top, Giovani Leoni 2, Ricky Shayne and other artists. Hey, Joe by The Hamsters was written by Billy Roberts and was first recorded and released by The Leaves in 1965. in 1965. Hey Joe by The Music Machine was written by Billy Roberts and was first recorded and released by The Leaves in 1965.