The Jimi Hendrix Experience Was An English/American Rock Band That Formed In London In 1966. Originally Comprising American Vocalist Guitarist And Songwriter Jimi Hendrix Bassist And Backing Vocalist Noel Redding And Drummer Mitch Mitchell The Band Was Active Until 1969 In Which Time They Released Three Successful Studio Albums. Redding Left The Band In June 1969 After Which Hendrix And Mitchell Stayed Together Through Other Projects.
The Wind Cries Mary Is A Written By Jimi Hendrix And Performed By The Jimi Hendrix Experience. It Was Released As The Band's Third Single Backed With "Highway Chile" On May 5 1967. The Track Was One Of Hendrix's More R&B Influenced Songs. One Of Hendrix's First Hits In England The Song Was Recorded At The End Of The "Fire" Sessions. Today The Song Is Considered A Classic And Continues To Receive Decent Airplay Around The World. It Is #370 On Rolling Stone's List Of 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time.