http://youtu.be/JOKn33-q4Ao Opening with what could be the greatest introduction ever spoken by a lead singer, this ten-minute guitar odyssey, whichever legendary tale of its birth is true (and there are many), stands as one of the most evocative pieces of instrumental music ever put to vinyl in the classic rock era. As mentioned, several different stories exist regarding how this song was created, but nearly all of them involve death, both fictitious and real. Whats real is the emotion being bled out of Eddie Hazels fingers. Dripping with soul even in its quietest of moments, Maggot Brain is the song every guitarist should learn but probably wont because: A) theyre too busy thinking theyve outdone Jimmy Page or Jimi Hendrix at their own game or B) they couldnt do it justice.