kidd funkadelic - maggot brain

[@nevafoster4548]

Besides Jimi Hendrix, there were so many awesome black guitarists in the day, that didn't have as much publicity, and I'm glad that resources such as KZbin can show the talent that is really out there!

[@TheTacticalMess]

+Neva Sturges Funkadelic was pretty major for their time though

[@TheTacticalMess]

+Neva Sturges Although I agree, Eddie Hazel himself didn't get much publicity as far as I'm aware.

[@bmwrules1464]

He made 83rd of the top 100 guitarist in Rolling Stone Magazine.

[@LloydMassett]

+Neva Sturges Word Up!! L8 LIVERPOOL

[@chrisedwards3214]

Yep Hendrix appealed to white mainstream sadly funkadelic, bad brains and fishbone didnt

[@tonychamoun7410]

Oh man 2024 and still 🔥 🔥

[@dikbozo]

Yep. Never gets old.

[@libertyvalance64]

Always...and Forever...

[@redbluffhill1]

Without a doubt

[@hautbas7952]

Here

[@benjaminfredes6837]

One of the most breathtaking solos in music history

[@Faith.Belmont]

To me is the top 1, I’ve been searching some years another one song that’s make me feel something similar, Even some that look alike (10 min, only only, etc.) and I’ve been found Very few, only Wishbone Ash and some Gary Moore They look a little alike (and johns frusciante before the begging, but is like a cover) I love this song Pd: good vibes and I wanna recommend Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts-Funkadelic, I hope you doesn’t knows, it’s beautiful

[@adamward1985]

100% this solo moves me like no other solo I’ve ever heard. me and my son jam to this all the time. Fly on brothers and sisters 🕊️

[@Faith.Belmont]

My father unfortunately is no longer here with me and he didn’t understand this type of music. Well, please enjoys the privilege of sharing this Maggot Brain feeling with someone special as your son, blessings🙏

[@andrewoverhere8525]

@@Faith.Belmontwhat about Val's For The Love Of God

[@Faith.Belmont]

@@andrewoverhere8525 :0 I’ll listen this night

[@edenspes1845]

This guy plays as if he doesn't even realize how awesome he is

[@bramwolf7754]

He knows! ;)

[@meademorgan6614]

He's alright, but he ain't good as Eddie Hazel was. May be able to copy Eddie, but he can't think like Eddie. So he'll always be in Eddie's shadow. RIP Eddie Hazel. 😢😢😢😢 Most under rated guitar player ever. Along with Prince. 😉

[@deniswilson8152]

@@meademorgan6614 he doesn't have to be ed.... NOBODY was ed just as nobody was mike... stupid comparisons

[@deniswilson8152]

@Luke Padgett ed was better

[@SuperFriday]

And he doesn't take any of the credit. He just walks away like nothing happened. WTF

[@bunkerkunt]

the big dude has the lightest touch on the fretboard. minimal travel. maximum tone. what a pro! amazing shit. efficiency of movement +9000!

[@johnhallman6927]

Did you notice the guitar? Does it look familiar? Probably like 4 of them in the world!! lol listen to that tone!!

[@stevebean1234]

Economy of motion. It’s a Randy Rhoads signature model, i don’t think they’re extremely rare. Not common tho

[@stevebean1234]

@@johnhallman6927 oof the tone... so good. Great question. I’m not sure. In all my years of guitar playing, I’d say the amp and speaker are probably the most important parts. It’s amazing to me bc he doesn’t seem to be using the wah in the original and it still sounds great

[@Superjet113]

@@johnhallman6927 Dude that just a RR5 MIJ, I have that same guitar. Not rare at all really.

[@feltonwilliams8791]

This is perhaps one of the absolute best guitar solos I've ever listened to.

[@thewatchmen33]

Facts

[@RickySpanish00]

whole song is a solo

[@vinm3630]

Check out The original

[@CaramelCharmer]

The first time I heard this song I was going through so much with my family, school and others, I was in a dark place. I was lying in the dark and from the first note it worked it's way through my body and caressed my soul, and I just started crying and praising! I don't remember falling asleep, but when I woke up I felt renewed and strong. This is my go to peace of mind. It's a balm for my soul. I was twelve years old in 1974. Can you imagine Eddie Hazel composing this at seventeen? RIP to a legend!

[@iskiinthefastlane]

Sitting under the stars, headphones with some Maggot Brain, toking a spliff. Life is beautiful in this very moment.

[@williegilbert9852]

That, my friend, is the Magic of Maggot Brain.... Hang on to something, but free your mind.... Your ass WILL follow.........

[@FreakTimmah]

The kingdom of heaven is within....

[@judyvillanueva8944]

Man....i could listen to this song on repeat everyday. It just takes over...

[@ThePrinceChet]

That actually sounds depressing considering the song yet fun cause the listening experience is enhanced

[@BianGoole]

I feel you

[@martindesrocher4528]

this song comes and gets me in the deepest corners of my soul, i experience very intense emotions while it lasts...no other song has ever been so powerful to me, ever ! MUCH RESPECT !

[@jerrygarcia6917]

Amen!

[@gustavooliveda4478]

Comigo é igual. Escuto ela desde os 11 anos.

[@Idontdohandles]

Same same same

[@CasaDeLosCuatroVientos]

I am right there with you! First time watching this and I’m in tears! Have mercy 🙏🏽

[@midnightrunner684]

This Tune takes me back to my teen years in the late 1970's .living in a small farm Town 35 mile east of Cleveland Ohio ..every Friday night at 1:00 am Wmms 100.7 played this tune .Maggot Brain ...I'm 51 years old now living in Florida ..when I hear this tune it takes me back to that small farm Town ..Newbury Ohio

[@rosemiller7583]

Remind me of my brother Earl , Earl play this I was in a trance from then on out of course it was the original version I love them both Long live P Funk !

[@fartmasterson7311]

That's a cool story, it reminds me of Zeta 7 back in the day Tampa Florida They played all the bitchin Zeppelin tunes others wouldn't

[@fartmasterson7311]

That's a cool story, it reminds me of Zeta 7 back in the day Tampa Florida They played all the bitchin Zeppelin tunes others wouldn't

[@davelowell3008]

Midnight Runner 68 dude I'm 71 now living in Burton. Still buried in snow but loving this song. Party on....

[@debpabetz9730]

I grew up boating a lot on Lake Erie a little west of Cleveland. Every Saturday night when this was played on WMMS, we knew what time it was (way before cell phones, and we were “too cool” to wear watches), and we knew we should head back to shore.

[@SIMONDUKEN]

I want this song to be played during my funeral.So fuckin emotional..One of my favourite songs!!!

[@dalejacobson6363]

Hello Den, I haven't been on line for 9 years nor heard of maggot brain ,I might feel the same as you then ✌

[@JC-11111]

Same. It WILL be played at mine. As hard as I cry when I hear it...yep. This is it. This and a few slow songs from Buckethead like "Heaven is Your Home(For my father, Thomas Manley Carroll)" and "Always Watching" and Pike 13 Track 6 and Pike 78, Track 1. Pikes are Buckethead's albums. He's released almost 400 at this point.

[@mickaelballester180]

Me too!!!!!

[@patrioticconstitutionalist735]

The original was played at my uncle's funeral.

[@emjay650]

Ironically when this song was made Eddie Hazel ask George Clinton how he should play it....George replied "Play it like your mother had died" and to picture that day...

[@barnclebill6333]

I wish that Jimi Henrix had lived to hear this song. I still miss that man, after all these years.

[@GE785]

This is Mike Hampton playing Maggot Brain as close(until about 8:00) to Eddie's original as possible. This is wonderful!! His ability to replicate the song note for note is what got him the job as lead guitarist with the Funkadelic when he was 17 years old while Eddie was in jail. Play on Mike... Eddie is looking down on you proudly

[@JauqoIIIX]

Mike Kidd Funkadelic Hampton is a pioneer of modern funk, rock and metal. Mike has been playing with George Clinton since he was 17 years old. Eddie Hazel passed the torched to Mike and those who know what Mike brings to the table, knows that Mike has not let Eddie down. People need to research the history of Mike Hampton, he is definitely the real deal.

[@YishaiGidon]

This is not just music but we are in the presence of the POETIC. I say that because each note is yelling, screaming, crying, and when this is played the way it needs to be you are moved into a place where love and war; death and joy are being revealed. Man I am blessed.

[@astarintheeast]

Why do people hate on Kidd? The guy is P-Funk through to the core. He was lead guitarist on One Nation for christ's sake. How does it make sense to rip on a member of Funkadelic for playing a Funkadelic tune, and doing a damn fine job of it? Eddie was a great player, one of the most soulful of all time, but he was also an unreliable addict. George had to recruit Mike because Eddie was locked up for assault. Don't hate on Mike for stepping in and doing the job.

well said, i love how he plays this & adds his own bit to the ending from 8.30 onwards.. kidd stays true to form when playing this which shows pure respect & his own love for the original.. im not american so if it wasnt for this i wouldnt have known funkadelics music at all... i also love the 1979 version.. haters need to stop hating...

[@cjsmall6346]

youre right about that bro absolutely!! his addiction got the best of him but I think when people see how the memory of Eddie has been absorbed into the fan fair over Michael Hampton......it just seems trife. Eddie was like none other and its a shame he never gets or at least his memory never gets an honorable mention. But thats my take on it bro

cj small fair call brother, they were all great musicians, personally i dont like to compare musicians, music is about individuality, its about influences, everybody can sound like everybody else it depends on the mood etc.. thats the beauty of music, i wish people could just listen to a piece of music & just appreciate it for what it is.. this is a great version of the song, probably my fav, but it may not be someone elses & thats cool... have a good one & rock on..

[@tomaswhittaker]

astarintheeast Michael is loyal soldier of GC, reliable, there, and extraordinary. Keep on!

[@mybourbon]

First, Michael plays a great guitar, but, seems like here he is just playing the notes, but without feeling. Secondly, let me ask you, do you love "on" your girlfriend or wife? Do you love "on" anything? No, because it doesnt make sense. You can love someone or something, but you cant love "on" it or them. Well the same goes for hate. You can hate something or someone, but you cant hate "on" it or them.

[@TheVargsriket]

Goosebumps, goosebumps all over my body. Damn, the guitar is able to invoke so many emotions

[@bmwrules1464]

I remember this dude posting that the keyboard eventually was going to do away with the guitar as a lead instrument. I read that and just shook my head in disbelief. I'm right there with you. Reaks of emotion.

[@blacknight312]

Some reason it brings me to tears everytime

[@uelintonrobertosampaio1227]

Sun. Mountains. Blue sky. Quiet wind. And maggot brain. I see. I feel. I listen. Good music. Good life. Happy tears. Excelent emotion. I wish a good existence for all in this world. Thank you funkadelic. One world under the groove. Peace.

[@Bleezi]

That's the type of response you give when you truly understand what you're listening to.

[@stevesmith7062]

Being a Brit and most of my friends were punk rockers as a funkateer I was ignored.This will never grow old first heard as a 14 year old now approaching 60.God bless the funk.

[@darenmoore6150]

🤘🏾

[@thomasmorton6810]

Drove 1800 miles to watch my baby sister die from cancer played this daily for her to her and played while she was dead . In her bed funk be with you baby sister love you

[@ZiggyC.]

Real shit right here !! Funk on homie May the funk be with you Grtz from belgium

[@tripracer15]

That's beautiful man....bless you brother..and condolences 🙏 😢

[@jeremybrown7470]

Yo Thomas, does everyone in your family die from cancer to this song? You're literally under every maggot brain video saying same shit but about different family members. You sure they're not dying from Eddie hazels terrific licks because it all seems conspicuous

[@jakemunoz8970]

@@jeremybrown7470 lmfaoaoa he’s killing them with eddies tasty lines

[@johndickens5370]

Reading this made me cry 😢 RIP sister

[@patriciaarthur329]

I've been listening to this song every sat nite for 40 + yrs same time 1am.

[@TheDemaxx]

What do you think about when you listen to it?

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

I JUST GOTTA BELIEVE THAT EDDIE HAZEL SOUL WAS SMILING PROUDLY THAT NIGHT WHEREVER HIS SOUL IS.

[@Whatsafunkbass]

The 3 H's = Hendrix, Hazel and Hampton. Michael Hampton is carrying the torch on this. Believe it or not, this song has Jimi's melody on "Bring my baby back" was captured by Eddie Hazel with pure emotions of his concerns, and now handed over to Michael as he completes the trilogy. We are so blessed to have these Brothers carrying The FUNK Guitar!

[@giandaniele5975]

Shout out to all those friends that introduce you to THIS

[@aquariusNA]

I brought myself here ;)

[@xXAaron102Xx]

Gian Daniele I have no friends

[@StoogesOfTheFuture]

Anyone with a Buckethead profile pic has some friends

[@vamshig9252]

Gian Daniele introduced to me by a movie named Love😆

[@AndyRosaDesign]

I was smoking weed with friends and randomly found it on youtube. ahahhaah

[@codyfisher8803]

Man I love this song it always brings me back to a time when I wasn’t doing well. But not in a sad way just more of an appreciation of how far I’ve come

[@johnhoward2213]

I've been enjoying Maggot Brain for nearly 50 yrs and this is the truest to E. Hazel's original I've heard. I've always assumed the original was done in a studio. BRAVO !

[@Meatwad787]

John Howard Man first time the world heard was the Michigan show

[@baitball4665]

check out big something- maggot brain. their guitarist Jessie is on point. different but has a really good vibe to it

[@alfonsoachiyahburneyisrael742]

I've Never tried to compare the two...... Eddie Hazel and Mike Hampton, THEY ARE BOTH GREAT LEGENDS TO ME, and to hear them both play at the same time , and on the same song, on the same stage, is a Cosmic Treat. I'm too Absorbed in the Sounds coming from their instruments as if they ARE telling a story and asking us to ride with them on this Fantastic Journey that is Beyond anything we can ever Comprehend. Not Many Musicians can bring a Sound so Powerful that It allows tears to flow.

[@elliottness61]

Hazel, Blackbyrd, Hampton, Shider, Skeet, Curry, Goines strings and things. The best!

[@LazerSparks]

Incredible musicians all.

[@justme-27]

Every time....a thousand times over....it blows my mind.. Every time....just...wow Boy do I miss the 70's

[@Zepwik]

This song gets me all emotional every time.

[@maximilian333]

when it was recorded George Clinton told Eddie Hazel to think of the saddest thing in his life, the death of his mother, while playing. And he did, as legend goes ... you can hear it

[@BayAreaBerk]

You only have Half the Story: The First part of the song was motivated by the "what if you just found out your Mother had died?", but the SECOND half was influenced by the revelation that the news was wrong and she was still alive...

[@hazardtg3008]

+T Berk you both have it wrong, that never happened ffs

[@judyvillanueva8944]

Jay Zeppo I could listen to this forever.......

[@michaelbarnes9107]

That's funny it does same for me, I can just close my eyes and get little teary.

[@darkhalo0868]

Black Rockers NEVER got their just do!!! Prime Example!!

[@djblackruss]

when i found out some black dudes from detriot invented punk rock, shit blew my mind. Heavy metal is blues on ROIDS. Look at zepplin

[@vacuumar3892]

will morgan punk was invented by DEAD

[@herbalistklg8017]

Rock is African music an extension of BLUES

[@BSIII]

will morgan rolling stones keith richards was heavily influenced by the likes of robert johnson, muddy waters, ect. same with eric clapton and many others.

[@standingwave73]

+vacuumar The only problem with Dead's album is that it was never released so no one was influenced and the world got punk from somewhere else.

[@JC-11111]

You would think at this point that Kidd could play that with his eyes closed and still hit every single note. I just started learning to play Maggot Brain. I'll learn it all, if it takes the rest of my life lol. Love this song. Thank you Eddie, George, Kidd, and the rest of the P Funk crew. Thank you! ❤️🙏🎸

[@BSIII]

Michael 'Kidd Funkadelic' Hampton. The legend

[@bendagostino2217]

This is one of the best solos of all time. Even better than the original. The phrasing is just unbelievable. It just goes on and on he never plays a dull melody.

[@stevenhammett2341]

He takes you to 22 different levels which all of them are amazing this is more than art this is spiritual!3333333333333333333333

[@johnalba6843]

Always come back to this when I'm going through it. Been years listening to this version. Always helps. Whatever yall got going on... I hope this helps

[@michaelmoslak2975]

Eddie Hazel is applauding this in heaven!!! AMAZING!!

[@heatherlayne4278]

Been listening to this since I was knee high to a grasshopper, was the baddest mutha funka then and still is now..

[@ShaKimono]

You should check out Gypsy sun maggot brain if you love this and this is incredible you have great taste in music

[@michaelhiles5350]

Been listening to this song since the late 70s Parliament Funkadelics did a version a radio station in Cleveland wncx 98.5 played it every Saturday night around midnight

[@DetVen]

I think it's so cool that he's using a Randy Rhoads Jackson guitar. This is so awesome on so many levels.

[@lesliethompson4039]

@Eggy Noggy Randy Rhoads guitar,. Awesome. I have two my self. Both are 3,000 a piece. They play beautiful 😍

[@lesliethompson4039]

I think the Randy Rhoads guitars he's using is an rr5t. But not USA model. But I bet it has semore dunkins. No Floyd though.

[@TheStompboxer]

Eggy Noggy I have heard before that GC was into Sabbath back in the day. Not that surprising. Funkadelic got pretty heavy, sometimes.

[@deborahpatterson3145]

So cool this is before Randy rip

[@EHorvath10]

I was coming here to say I love the guitar, didn’t realize it was a randy rhoades, awesome!

[@rjsprdctnx2991]

OMG!!!!!!!! I want this played at my funeral exactly like this.

[@stevemiddleton1640]

Hell yeah , it can be playing as they lower me in the ground

[@EndOfStates]

@Kristus är vår Frälsare, Halleluja You must be fun at parties.

[@koslim]

If this its not played at my funeral, i am not going

[@dxwallace55]

Wow, not you got me thinking that. I was gonna go with Bob Marley's "Redemption Song", but I'm changing my mind......

[@kelvendyson1508]

Funny thing you say that...George Clinton said to Eddie Hazel..."I want you to play this like you found out your mother just died".

[@willgold9989]

This man is speaking truths that words cannot convey.

[@dhruvamk8425]

Leaving a comment because I can't comprehend how good he is playing...

[@0u73rh34v3n]

Jesus wept, how can people not lose their shit to this!? Bloody amazing.

[@littlebusta]

The best part about this is that you can tell when he really started to feel it....then played his ass off!!! AWESOME!!!

[@feltondarty3705]

I would have love to hear Prince do this Solo!!!!!!!!!OMG!!!!🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@harryparker5819]

This is just my opinion but to me every “PURPLE RAIN” Prince played was a testament and salutation to maggotbrain

[@moistnugget141]

I often heard that music is a language in its own right but it never really struck me until I listened to Maggot Brain. Never in my life has a song spoken directly to my soul. The emotions I experience when listening make me cry. But not a sad crying. The crying where you just let go of everything for 10 minutes and experience the world and the music. It's rather freeing from time to time. Thank you for this experience once again

[@AlkebulanLion67]

You nailed it.

[@roberttaylor7064]

This isn't a good version at all, there's way better.

[@ESO313]

@@roberttaylor7064 so you are just going to write this and not link the version thats better? ok

[@pamsabo4551]

I call it praying.

[@flister2011]

That brought sobbing tears to my eyes. Amazing guitaring !!!

[@quirky0161]

Only time I’ve cried at a gig was hearing this when they played Manchester. Head blown off.🙌👏

[@GregFoster-f6o]

A bible of funky beauty and strength Mt favorite 🎸 recording of all time it's a blessing 🙌 and gold to my ears heart and soul 💛 ❤️ ♥️ 💖

[@wswiii3663]

A real guitar and a real guitar player made for each other, legendary

[@marvinberry9874]

Eddie's signature song. For anyone to pay it as he did is a tribute to Eddie. Anyone who adds their own personal style foe whatever reason is a personal choose like it is a personal choice to like which ever version someone plays. Eddie did press the mold and standard that everyone is measured with. Its all good to me.

[@fredmiles6405]

Greatest guitar solo ever.

[@deniswilson8152]

I wont argue

[@caseywalker1714]

EDDIE HAZEL

[@deniswilson8152]

I won't either

[@etch4]

live @ Montreux

[@lawrencelorentz8998]

He doesn't resort to the usual tired tricks , excessive tapping , million notes a second ,over usage of a whammy ...and I enjoy this man's playing as opposed to Yngvie and I personally have never heard a worthy solo ever ,from Kerry King !take inspiration from this man !

[@johnhallman6927]

Wow!!! How??? This song drove me from tears of sadness to joy... What more can you ask for 🤘

[@brianrobinson561]

I may not be a musician, however I know when someone pours out their soul in sonic form like this they are rare and beautiful people and we should love them with all our hearts and minds, music such as this, artist like Kidd are a once in a life time happening, we should all be so fortunate to have lived in this time of unique Funk, may peace be with you, from Tianyvu the Bringer of Light.

[@sAmiZZle82]

I am a musician and disagree. EDDIE poured his heart and soul into this. Mike just basically plays it deadpan, practically note for note what Eddie did. He's obviously a very good guitarist but has practically 0 feeling when he plays this song

[@melpie918]

Good God...he is KILLIN it! Yeeessss!

[@keithharris1948]

One of the best guitar solos of all time regardless if Eddie or Mike is playing lead period. I just turned 65

[@joebill663]

Happy bday

[@vantrex3859]

Happy birthday nigga

[@whitejade1000]

What a great composition - simply awesome! 🎸🙌❤️

[@GrumpyBlack]

This was impressive when you think that Michael Hampton was a 19 year old guitar tech who learned this song from Eddie H. The original is Mystic...

[@ДУШАНЈОВАНОВИЋ-ю5о]

Funtastic performance !!! Some times i can listen this a 24 h when i m happy or sad. With this rocket gitar and sports sun glasses he looks to me like some astronaut from the unknown galaxy who bringing hope,positive energy and love to all !!!! I m sory for my bad english and thanks for this good quality video !!! GREATHINGS FROM SERBIA !!!!!!

[@thurmanjuan]

I love this song. One of my all time favs! Eddie Hazel‼️ 🎸✌🏼

[@mrdoccc667]

Found you again after 14 years cheers Maphood 🎉

[@JC-11111]

Thank you for posting this. This is, by far, my favorite version of Maggot Brain and the one I listen to most often. 🙏❤️🎸 The sound is GREAT and Kidd played such an amazing rendition of MB that night.

[@Kaylin_h]

Miss that raw 60's 70's rawness that what honest in a way anyone w a heart could just die over. Its changed forms - every gen.Has theirs- But im so homesick. Thanks that i was Bused so i could be exposed to the best music i may never have been. Thanks George

[@octopusmotor5879]

Amazing. I've loved Eddie Hazel's original for years, what a wonderful and respectful version. It captures everything from the original and adds life. Damn, if only I could play it this good.

[@dustyjames9963]

Amazing! Absolutely beautiful! Thank You, God Bless.

[@jessejohnson3770]

Michael you couldn’t played that any more beautifully. I applaud your respect for the the love giving to the wires🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@etch4]

live @ Montreux

[@hrabia7117]

the best performance of any other Artist who played that respect

[@prajeethanand9186]

the feeling when you listen to this is inexplicable...damn

[@franciscopazfilho6501]

Respeite um som da década de 70!!! 🎸🎸🎸

[@stephentraveller1915]

I think it is such an honor when one musician plays anothers song - a tribute. Lots of musicians have paid tribute to Eddie Hazel and still continue too

[@stwenvy9327]

Just learned about this today on the PBS radio broadcast. Love it!

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

Great stuff, love Funkadelic in all forms

[@chanceemfinger5430]

He channeled his inner Eddie Hazel. One of the most powerful and spiritual songs ever written. R.I.P EDDIE

[@sz27web]

This song watching him play gives me such a energy boost and chills all over my life

[@Vortigan07]

OMFG!! The tone, the feel, that touch he has on the fretboard...just absolutely stunning!! I'd have gladly paid for the ticket that night just for that 10 minutes alone!!

[@TheTsar1918]

Every new musician, especially guitarists, are required - REQUIRED - to listen to this song as part of their educations.

[@mememaster-pj7xn]

BakedBeanTeen imagine using reddit lmao

[@road2astray]

Some More Songs for me as an beginner?

[@sethlopez8328]

I just got a guitar last week and this is by far my favorite guitar solo

[@71lemansconvert82]

Yeah....no. Not a requirement

[@MadHatterND]

I feel the need to shed a tear for that beautiful playing.

[@dylanp2921]

I’ve been a rock pig for over 40 years; listened to ‘000s of albums in my time. A year ago during first lockdown I googled ‘greatest guitar solos of all time’ cause I was a bit bored, stuck at home. Up came everything I’ve heard before except for this one track. ‘Maggot Brain’ by Funkadelic. WTF? Funkadelic? Aren’t they a urm...funk band? Purchased the track and was utterly astonished and blown away by what I now regard as THE greatest solo of all time. It’s not just about the notes, it’s the feel (“as if somebody told you your mama just died”). I thought there were no surprises left for me - never been happier to be wrong. And for the curious... 2. Baby’s on Fire - Brian Eno (played by Robert Fripp) 3. Drive Home - Steven Wilson (played by Guthrie Govan)

[@midship_nc]

Dang man....what a rollercoaster....the song hangs onto you

[@rtee4086]

Like the way he just keep still instead of jumping up and throwing himself about, he hardly moved just concentrating on his activity, brilliant guitar ripping solo. I can hear the Hendrix influence.

[@darktolight73]

Oh my god this guitarist is an absolute genius ❤

[@MalikHassan-yx3ud]

OMG, the Kidd killed it... makes me miss Eddie even more!!!

[@AghoraNath]

I'm thinking he is Eddie ?

[@AghoraNath]

Not sure what the kid is but this guy sounds like Eddie hazel just fat and old and awesome aye?

[@MalikHassan-yx3ud]

No, that's Michael Hampton aka Kidd Funkadelic.

[@Bgroves1]

Very few songs bring tears to my eyes

[@ronb1885]

I can't help it! Every time I hear this song my brain goes into an amazing mix of Bi-Polar emotions and charging electrons/chemistry that both stimulates and calm's my inner spirit! Many forms of music from a wide range of musicians have that ability to bring joy to that inner spirit. I view those individual songs as messages from God that stimulate directly to the mind without words to comprehend. Often these songs are discovered by the musicians through pure chance or what one may call a sudden revelation. Me, I view them as a gift or a grace from the Heaven's above and this rhythmic masterpiece is beyond a doubt one of the best of those unique gifts to the human race!

[@ronb1885]

Not hardly! It is because of the efforts and talents that this gift from God was revealed! News, not everything that's a musician produces is a masterpiece to their credit, but if they are lucky they may get a miraculous piece of art!

[@michelforcier5841]

Ron B

[@kimdracvla]

i keep coming back to this

[@thegrambsofficial7830]

Goosebumps at 4:31, immortal tune fantastic rendition

[@diahannstevens5223]

Have loved it since i first heard it ,as a pre teen,in my 60 s now , my cousin and i ,both musicians of sorts , SO BEAUTIFUL,HE PASSED ON, LOVE YOU DONALD, SEPTEMBER 2018 ! WE WOULD SAY FAR OUT AND GO FAR OUT !

[@andresolivarez8724]

That was beautiful ..love this song he does a great version..thank you for whoever recorded this and uploaded you are a true hero...cheers from Sur Tejas

[@michaelhiles5350]

Over the years I've turned many people onto this great song

[@raulcontreras8692]

Believe or not I got turned on this album by my grandson about 10 years ago. Got the album and gift it too him. Been looking for one for myself

[@russellreising4294]

Brilliant. I saw Eddie Hazel do this decades ago; this really nails it!

[@khorneflakes9760]

This, is it. The greatest and best song in the world. How could you ever forget something like this.

[@rosemiller7583]

This song is electrifying!

[@emptydog1109]

This is the most underrated guitar solo of all time this is the most heartfelt soUL felt soul-searching catharsis error.. EVER I’m 63 listen to lotta music a lot a guitar.

[@bookiepillows6088]

This will be played at my funeral

[@juanwoods6525]

i was down with this song in the 70s and it still gives me eargasms.

[@WildBillHabiki]

Eddie Hazel lives on in the song song and performance.

[@themoons7291]

No Face pulling, just bloody fantastic guitar playing.

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

saw Eddie perform this at st. Andrews in Detroit. we couldn't believe that it sounded just like the album. makes me think of my cousin Mitch Hayden. we saw some great music together

[@christopherstath619]

this artist on guitar is amazing !!! he doesnt play the guitar he makes it sing for him and weep...

[@wayneblue967]

That is Michael "Kidd" Hampton. He was recruited as a seventeen-year-old guitarist by the band Funkadelic, after the original guitarist Eddie Hazel left the band. The guy is not joke. Always have played with little or no emotions. But, your ears can not tell it.

[@franciscautain7028]

je ne m'en lasserai jamais ...!!!! un autre monde fabuleux !!!