Today in music history: On May 12, 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their groundbreaking debut album Are You Experienced in the UK. This iconic record revolutionized rock with Hendrix’s innovative guitar work and psychedelic sound, spawning classics like “Purple Haze,” “Hey Joe,” and “The Wind Cries Mary.” It quickly became a critical and commercial success, cementing Hendrix’s legacy as a guitar legend and shaping the future of rock music. Over 50 years later, Are You Experienced remains a timeless masterpiece and a cultural milestone