There is no denying that Jimmy Herring is a force to be reckoned with on the guitar. From his days in the Aquarium Rescue Unit to The Allman Brothers Band, The Dead, and now Widespread Panic, Herring continues to exceed expectations with his exceptional playing.
As today, January 22nd, marks Herring’s 57th birthday, there was one standout moment from the last year that we couldn’t resist sharing. Captured during the band’s performance at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Charlottesville, VA, Panic unleashed a soaring rendition of the Parliament Funkadelic song “Maggot Brain.” Herring takes the lead throughout, nailing the Eddie Hazel melody with some of his own flare for a masterful performance.
Take a listen to “Maggot Brain” below, as captured by PanicStream, and rejoice in the musical wizardry that is Jimmy Herring. Happy birthday!
Widespread Panic – “Maggot Brain”
Setlist: Widespread Panic at nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Charlottesville, VA – 4/28/16
I: Old Neighborhood > Henry Parsons Died, Wondering, Tickle The Truth, Junior, Hatfield > I’m Not Alone, Up All Night, Steven’s Cat, Solid Rock
II: Pleas > B of D > Worry, Space Wrangler, Party At Your Mama’s House > Ribs & Whiskey > Drums > Drums & Bass > Maggot Brain > I Walk On Guilded Splinters > Machine > Barstools & Dreamers, Imitation Leather Shoes
E: May Your Glass Be Filled > Lawyers Guns & Money
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