Genres: Soul, Funk, Hard Rock, Psychedelic, Heavy Metal Active: 70's, 80's, 90's Born: April 10, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY
Michael Hampton, The Ohio Players, Ernie Isley, Beastie Boys, Frank Zappa, John Frusciante, Tom Morello, Dave Navarro, Vernon Reid, Hillel Slovak, Kendall Jones, Tal Ross, Larry LaLonde, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hazel, Tommy Bolin, The Jackson 5, Lenny Kravitz, Led Zeppelin Dr. Know, Prince, Trouble Funk, John Frusciante, Mike McCready, Tom Morello, Dave Navarro, Vernon Reid, Slash, Hillel Slovak, Kendall Jones, Jimi Hazel, Lenny Kravitz |  |
A mythical figure, original Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel pioneered an innovative funk-metal sound in the early '70s, best exemplified on his mammoth classic instrumental jam "Maggot Brain." This mythological status arises from his brief, mysterious era of productivity, a shadowy three-album cycle capped by Maggot Brain that came to a close as Hazel's notorious drug problems began to haunt him, resulting in personal disputes with George Clinton, a jail sentence, and ultimately his slow death to liver failure. Yet even though Hazel's notable accomplishments are few -- reserved mostly to the first three Funkadelic albums, a 1977 solo album, and legendary live performances -- these accomplishments were highly influential.
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Release: April 12, 2006
Label: Eddie Hazel
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Release: April 18, 2000
Label: P-Vine
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