Welcome back to Soular Rock Radio, where freedom is a frequency—and we frequent it frequently.
In this episode, we explore the myth and magic behind Maggot Brain, the legendary 10-minute guitar solo by Eddie Hazel of Funkadelic. George Clinton told him to "play like his mother had died"—and what followed became one of the most emotionally powerful guitar solos ever recorded.
We dive into the story, the sound, and the soul of this iconic track—how it was shaped by grief, imagination, and the shadow of Jimi Hendrix.
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🎙️ Soular Rock Radio is a weekly journey into the songs and sounds that shape Black imagination, freedom, and worldmaking.
✊🏾 Freedom is a frequency—and we frequent it frequently.
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00:00 Introduction
00:18 The Legend
00:45 Chord Breakdown
01:23 The Lingering Death
02:11 The Solo!
03:19 Less is More
03:51 Outro