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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1967 - May - The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced
Description: Undoubtedly the most influential electric guitarist of the rock era, Jimi Hendrix burst on the scene in the form of “The Jimi Hendrix Experience” with his debut album, “Are You Experienced.” The band was formed by Mitch Mitchell on drums and Noel Redding on bass, but the centerpiece was Jimi Hendrix on lead and lead guitar. Creative with the distortion, fuzz, and other guitar effects, Hendrix played left-handed, played a light string, and tuned his guitar down a half step, giving him even more power and range with his playing. Hendrix would sadly live only a little over 3 years after th...