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Eddie Hazel is one of the famous Guitarist, who was born on the memorable day of April 10 in the year 1950. Hailing from the vibrant city of New York, Eddie Hazel is a proud citizen of United States.
Funk pioneer and original guitarist for Parliament-Funkadelic who was a posthumous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Eddie Hazel continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Eddie Hazel |
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| First Name: | Eddie |
| Last Name: | Hazel |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 10 |
| Birth Year: | 1950 |
| Death Date: | December 23, 1992, Plainfield, NJ |
| Death Day: | December 23 |
| Death Year: | 1992 |
| Cause of Death: | Natural Causes |
| Manner of Death: | Liver Failure |
Career
He sang in church and received his first guitar as a Christmas present from his brother.
His mother initially disallowed him from joining Parliament when he was seventeen.
Family
His mother moved the family to New Jersey so he would not have to face the pressures of inner city life. He and Parliament-Funkadelic bandmate George Clinton were instrumental in the development of funk music.
Eddie Hazel Timeline
1967
In 1967, the Parliaments, a Plainfield-based doo wop band headed by George Clinton, had a hit record with "(I Wanna) Testify." Clinton recruited a backing band for a tour, hiring Nelson as bassist, who in turn recommended Hazel as guitarist.
1970
Funkadelic (1970), Free Your Mind.
1971
Nelson and Hazel officially quit Funkadelic in late 1971 over financial disputes with Clinton, though Hazel contributed to the group sporadically over the next several years.
1972
The albums America Eats Its Young (1972) and Cosmic Slop (1973) featured only marginal input from Hazel.
1974
For the 1974 Funkadelic album Standing on the Verge of Getting It On, Hazel co-wrote all of the album's songs.
1976
One song that featured Hazel's lead guitar is "Comin' Round the Mountain" on Hardcore Jollies (1976).
