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“People Will Either Like It Or They Won’t, But That’s Not My Problem”: John McLaughlin Talks New Solo Album, ‘Liberation Time’
By Mark McStea published
Freedom has been on a lot of people’s minds the past two years and the jazz-fusion pioneer has made it the theme of his latest.
Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player
By Guitar Player Staff published
PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!
'John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years' Live Album Announced
By Jackson Maxwell published
Collecting the best of the guitar master's performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival between 1978 and 2016, the album is set for a March 4 release.
Here's Why Pat Martino’s ‘Joyous Lake’ Remains an Essential Listen from the Golden Age of Fusion
By Jim Campilongo published
The late, great guitarist took a stirring voyage on fusion’s treacherous waters with this classic album.
“He Conjures Up a Surreal Sonic Landscape”: Reeves Gabrels on Todd Rundgren and More
By Guitar Player Staff published
The Cure and David Bowie guitar maverick reveals his inspirations.
Featuring John McLaughlin on Guitar Miles Davis Broke Every Jazz Police Law with ‘On the Corner’
By Jim Campilongo published
This street-savvy album was a precursor of post-punk, electronica and hip-hop.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year
By Vinnie DeMasi last updated
The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson.
“I Wanted to Please My Wife and the Music”: How Carlos Santana Recorded ‘Give the Drummer Some’
By Joe Bosso published
The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player.
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