Purple Haze, the first song on the Are You Experienced Album, is one of Jimi's most iconic and remembered songs. These are a few clips of the covers of the songs. They show its versatility and its appeal to a diverse group of people with various musical interests and taste. Purple Haze is truly a classic.
In 1989, this heavy metal cover was played by Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde.
This cover of Purple Haze was made at the turn of the century by the Vitamin String Quartet. This version is without drums but still has the consistent beat that is so prominent in the song. It is an energetic, yet beautiful version.
This 2010 cover of Hendrix's song captures the trendy electronic sound of this decade. It is done by Benny Benassi, a Grammy award winning DJ
There are many more covers of this song that can be found. When Purple Haze is searched on youtube, over 6,000 versions come up. Here is one that is played with a seven string acoustic guitar. In your free time, search Purple Haze. See what cover you like the best!
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