Eddie Hazel

The Profile

Eddie Hazel was an American guitarist best known for his work with Funkadelic and for the iconic solo on Maggot Brain (1971). He released the solo album Games, Dames & Guitar Thangs in 1977 and remained a key figure in P-Funk history until his death in 1992.

Lead guitarist associated with Funkadelic; signature guitar solo on Maggot Brain (1971); solo album Games, Dames & Guitar Thangs (1977); inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of Parliament-Funkadelic.

A single review dives into Eddie Hazel’s 1977 solo album Games, Dames & Guitar Thangs, praising its vibe and funk power while noting its excesses. It spotlights psychedelic covers like California Dreamin’ and I Want You (She’s So Heavy). The write-up recalls the ‘Maggot Brain’ legend and Hazel’s turbulent career within P-Funk. Overall sentiment is warmly appreciative (4/5).