The Jimi Hendrix Experience was a band that was formed in October 1966. The band has received serious recognition for helping in the development of the heavy metal and hard rock music we hear today. This band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
During the band’s four years together they released three albums. The debut album, Are You Experienced, released in May 1967 was well received. This album reached number two on the U.K. charts and reached number five in the U.S. It stayed on the Billboard charts for two years. Axis: Bold as Love was released in December of 1967 and was also well received reaching number three in the U.S. and number five in the UK. Their final studio recorded album, Electric Ladyland, released in October of 1968 and reached number one the U.S. charts and remained there for two weeks. This album reached number six on the UK charts.
Are You Experienced has been listed by the Rolling Stone as the 15th out of the 500 greatest albums of all time and the fifth greatest album of all time by VH1. This album is clearly widely known as the best album.
The Best Album By The Jimi Hendrix Experience