Eddie Hazel’s “Maggot Brain”: A Guitar Solo for the Ages
Few guitar solos in history have achieved the emotional depth, technical brilliance, and lasting impact of Eddie Hazel’s performance on Funkadelic’s “Maggot Brain.” Clocking in at over ten minutes, this solo is not just a showcase of virtuosity but a masterclass in how to sustain emotion and engagement across an extended piece of music. Let’s…