mike edwards guitar player/ maggot brain 

The ever lasting cigarette

Never, ever ever would i have imagined that i would be shown so much love from absolute strangers over and over. The things people say to me about this video are so awesome and heart warming. Thank you. I still cry when i watch it too. God Bless you Keryn

Something cooked way better than the BBQ that day.

Why can't I have neighbors like this?

The most beautiful cover of maggot brain there is

This is an introspective-ass barbeque!

Mike, I’m deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Troy. If only words could convey to you how much this video and Maggot Brain have helped me through recent years. Please never delete this and keep playing your heart out for Troy. We’ll all be having a great big jam session up in that great blue sky one day. Here if you ever need anything. Regards, Erick

Did I hear someone at the end say "that was horrible"..."let's play some regular music now".......they must have been joking.Maggot Brain is one of thee all time Masterpieces on all music.Eddie Hazel is a Master.

You can feel the emotion being poured into those strings...

No stage, no lights, no fancy sound system. Just pure talent, and some brothers having a good time!

the only guitar solo in history to bring tears to my eyes. good job yall, would never expect to feel emotions from guitars music

RIP big man, you're missed by many you never even met

A better rendition has never been played. This is the best hands down

The beginning of the solo is note-for-note what Eddie Hazel played on the song, you might want to check out the original. Also RIP Eddie, one of the most underrated guitarists ever. George Clinton told him to "play like his mama just died".

Rest in peace Troy, thank you for this moment that’s brought us all so much joy. Ascend to rock godhood.

I'm still here Mike E. You and Troy have been here on the darkest days when I need a pick me up. I've listened to numerous covers over the years, but this right here; is untouchable. It is pure emotion. It is what we all want our instruments to do. You two are great men. I can't even speak how many times I've listened to you guys since this was released. Hell, It's on two of my playlists on youtube. You guys are loved and cherished more than you know or can ever know. /,,/

REST IN POWER!!!! THATS THE BUSINESS.... Thank u Aidan... Out of this body in Christ... and into the presence of The Father ... believe you me its in POWer!!! amen

It's like he tore a piece of his soul out to play this, so he could hand it to the world on the strings of his guitar. To whomever filmed and posted this, thank you!

Broke my heart to hear about your brother passing. He's up there with the guitar legends probably telling them all about his lil bro. You two inspired me to learn this song, and hopefully someday do it as much justice as you two did. I listen to this pretty much everyday. Go out and do some great things so you can make him even more proud than he likely is.

just wanted to say this is probably my fifth time watching the vid. i can't recall for the life of me how i found this, but this song got me listening to funkadelic and this is one of my favorite moments of music i've ever seen, live or on video. hope y'all are both doing great and still jamming together.

Lol... Man sometimes people like you really make my day... that was great... Thank you

I don't often give people compliments. In this case, you have given one of the greatest tracks of all time... Is it possible? Even MORE emotional depth. Great choice for a funeral song, or a trip down the rabbit hole. Well done, gentlemen.

Ah shit. Now I'm teary eyed. Beautiful.

RIP Troy, I often find myself coming back to this video, it's just so emotionally powerful, I hope you got to play this at his funeral.

I’ve been on a streak of listening to various covers of Maggot Brain since seeing P-Funk the other night and thinking we’re in a disturbing place in history again…. This is beautiful

His face at 2:08 when he knows he’s tearing it up. Wow

So good - that 7 minutes went by so fast, I was in a trance.

damn man from the soul right there

After all these years I still comeback to this video

this just blew me away

I place this version up there with Eddie Hazel and Mike Hampton! It's real and from the heart! To bad the audience didnt appreciate their efforts but I sure as heck do!

Bro I've been coming back to this video for years. Thank you for this, and to your big bro. Rest in power

This needs millions of views.

Says so much without saying a word...

Can't stop coming back to this video. Fantastic playing. I'm definitely taking notes over here. That tone is freaking incredible. Also, very happy to hear that you've made a recover with a happy ending. Peace peace peace

It’s not Eddie , but damn I love it when people pour their heart and soul into this song and make it their own

Even though I'm on that vodka juice right now... I'm always coming back to this one. This cover hit me hard. Never forget this moment. Cherish this brother.

I've been playing this song in my vehicles for years. I will never get tired of it. Now I've heard these two playing it.. I gotta get the neighbor's some ear plugs.. it's going to play again... just a lot louder

Man thank you for your words. Im honored and speechless. God Bless You.

Eddie was @ this BBQ... No other soul on this Earth could pull this off like you just did.............. Get your funk on!

I come back to this video every few months just to listen and enjoy. This song has always been able to pull that emotion from deep inside me and this version is no different, I can try not to, but I can't help but tear up or even smile sometimes, and along with the amazing guitar work it keeps bringing me back. I clicked on this video again tonight just like the countless times I have in the past to enjoy it and saw the update about your brother in the description and was heartbroken. I'm truly sorry about the loss of your brother and just wanted you to know that there's still people like me, strangers all over the world that have been given the joy of listening in on a short musical moment between the two of you and I appreciate that gift. I hate that there wasn't a possibility of the sendoff he imagined, but I'll be listening to this video again and again with his memory in mind. I didn't know him personally but I can only imagine he would have been a friend. Rest in Peace Troy, Thank you for this video and keep up your good work!

holy sˆˆt this gave me goosebumps. this is exactly what maggot brain should be played like, feeling at its finest

And that, good people of the world, is what music is supposed to be, a voice given to emotion to express it to those around you.

still the best damn cover I have ever seen. Bless your souls, I know he’s jamming up there for you man. Much love.

Soul baring solo to another plane. AAA.....Fly on brother.

My kind of barbecue.

I've seen and known "Great" guitar players and am not easily moved which music must do..I won't ruin this with needless adjectives but Sir brought total tears to my eyes..Thank you..

Wow!!! Should have millions of views ,especially anyone in the guitar community, truly the blending of emotion and musicianship

5 years after discovering this video and still obsessed

Sorry to hear about your brother, you may not have had the send off you both desired for him but he got to witness your great take of a great song with his own ears knowing what it means to him and yourself, which is even more beautiful , love and respect from the UK

Absolute beast of cover, Ive been playing this in my car for at least a month now when I’m driving around doing my errands.

I knew this video in 2017, since the first time I saw I was amazed for this, since then, I catch myself returning here, for see Mike and Troy, for see this synergy, all this emotion. Thanks you for this, is my favor video since then. Sorry, my feelings for your loss, I hope that, after this pandemic, you can play this divine music for your brother, without recording, it'll be a moment for you and him. Hugs from Brazil, sorry my English.

Sorry to hear about your brother, Mike. Your version of 'Maggot Brain' was just stunning!!!!

I just turning 50.... And Brothers are the best Rock and roll players.... USA..

im sorry for your loss. You played maggot brain beautifully both of you. Rest In Peace Troy.

I feel as if we are Brothers from different from different Mothers..... Your tribute to Eddie Hazel and the entire Funkadelic has me bawling like a baby. Nothing more to say from this BluesMan of over 50 years other than thank you and Much Love.........................

2019 this video still giving me goosebumps, the way the play, their expressions and what it meant for both ...man! ♥

Man you have got soul, your playing is sick!

One of the best renditions of this song I've ever heard. Great work gentlemen. The passion is out of this world.

Absolutely jaw dropping. One of my favorite songs of all time. The power of music is incredible and I love seeing the effect it has on people. Wishing you a smooth recovery so you can get back to doing what you love. God bless.

I listen to it over and over..is that obsession or appreciation..?..it reminds me of my Brother I lost but knowing him he's probly found ur Brother and he's loving it..thank u for ur uplifting gift Mike..

Just cried my eyes out to this. Haven’t heard it in a few years.

Damn dude you guys nailed it! I always get teary eyed when i here this song and you two made my eyes run like a faucet.

May he rest in peace. You touched a lot hearts. Love from Turkey.

I'm sorry for your loss. This was raw pure emotion right here, got me misty eyed hearing it and reading the description of everything that happened.

Sorry about your brother's passing. I've been listening to this over and over for the past 3 or 4 years. My condolences.

Sorry for your loss bro. Always loved this vid. Come back to it every once ina while with a strong drink just to escape the world for a bit. thanks for this

This is beautiful on so many levels.

Deepest condolences. I grew up listening to this song. WMMS in Cleveland played it every Saturday night at 1130. So glad you both are saved. He's enjoying music and worship far greater than we can imagine.

Eddie is looking down on these boys with a smile. Been listening to this song for 50 years. Never gets old. I can even sing to it! So cool. Guy sitting down looks like earl Campbell

A beautiful solo, this is what's magical about music - it's not about who plays it or where it's being played, it's all about the emotion. The description made my heart heavy and the guitar made me weep.

I was absolutely blown away by this video. That was truly something incredible. I can only imagine watching in person.

Sweet Jesus.

Rest in peace, gifted man. Listening to you play made the world a better place for me and I thank you both for that.

Sadness for your big brother. Those notes must have been ringing in his ears, followed his soul to heaven Sir. Marvelous rendition.. Godspeed to your brother.

Absolutely one of the best - if not the best - versions of this. Thanks guys truly appreciate this.

Eddie would be proud. How nice would it be to sit back there, drink a couple of rolling rocks and smoke a doobie. Man. This takes me back to 1971-72

You're a "guitar slinger" ....and you shoot faster than....us all! Emotion, the only word. Eddie Hazel would've been proud. Best cover I've seen and heard. Hope your healing goes well. Love listening to this tune and I'm keeping forward to hear more from you soon. Best of luck to you and your healing of that special thumb, on that amazing hand. You're a guitar slinger........

Still makes me cry 11 years on. Thank you Mike

Hell yeah wow! Funkadelic maggot Brain classic but I love the way these two just added their own style to sound damn!!!hey my bad bro I just found out about your brother dying this is my first time to this page but sorry to hear that man may he rest in peace but damn this was good!! you got me wanting to go through my record collection right now and pull that album out!

Hey Man, I still listen to this almost daily. Sometimes a couple times a day. Thank you so much for this. This is my favorite cover of all time that I've ever come across ever on the internet. Thank you again. May your brother rest in peace.

I stop by ever my couple months this cover has a energy that really takes over your soul ⚡️🧨💫

This just popped up in 2024. Man Mike! This was not a cover, this was breathtaking! 🎸I felt every cord!

If you still check these comments, this video was a huge factor making me buy a guitar last year

this is one of the best versions i have seen on youtube. Well done guys. Really amazing. I keep coming back to this.

Man, I've watched so many times this, you got me, this bypassed all my bones right to my soul, thanks.

That is so beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes! Thank you!

This is one of the most awesome and fantastic things I have ever watched/heard. Absolutely flawless job. And I'm sorry for your loss

I keep coming back to this video every couple of days for the past 5 months. It inspired me to learn how to play Maggot Brain. I'm sorry about your brother and I hope your and your loved ones are doing well, thank you for the amazing video.

Will always come back to this song! so good

absolutely beautiful

Unreal, loved every part of this

That was some amazing playing right there. You really have a gift.

You both made my day...clap,clap.

So beautiful.. what amazing improv. And I'm touched by the story in the video description and the fact you've recovered and continue to play the guitar. Good on you man, god bless. Hope you keep playing forever.

bro this is awesome, two great guys playing music with love and put their souls into it. i love it.

I come across this work of art at least three times a year and it’s a priceless listen each and every time.

Listening to this at least a few times a week, It’s too awesome

God bless you brother and thank you for this

Best cover I've seen, I'm truly amazed! Thanks for sharing it.