Purple Haze" is a classic rock song by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1967. It is one of the most iconic songs of the psychedelic rock era, and is known for its heavy guitar riffs and psychedelic lyrics. The song is a vivid description of a psychedelic experience
"Purple Haze" is a song written by Jimi Hendrix and released as the second single by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on March 17, 1967, in the United Kingdom. The song features his inventive guitar playing, which uses the signature Hendrix chord and a mix of blues and Eastern modalities, shaped by novel sound processing techniques. Because of ambiguities in the lyrics, listeners often interpret the song as referring to a psychedelic experience, although Hendrix described it as a love song. It was included as the opening track in the North American edition of the Experience's debut album, Are You Experienced (1967).