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“The label said, ‘Are you crazy?’ I said, ‘Yes, but I assume the consequences’”: John McLaughlin’s life outside the lines

By David West Published

Surrounded by genre-breakers from an early age, the Mahivshnu Orchestra mastermind learned quickly about ignoring critics – but never stops reminding himself of his own incapabilities and ignorance

Interviews
Jay Buchanan and, inset, John McLaughlin
Psychedelic substances led Rival Sons’ Jay Buchanan to the Mahavishnu Orchestra

By Jo Kendall Published

The vocalist found inspiration in John McLaughlin’s ability to make different pieces feeling like different drugs

Bands & Artists
Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd perform under psychedelic lighting at the Architectural Association student party, London, 16th December 1966. (Photo by Adam Ritchie/Redferns)
10 great psychedelic songs that’ll shake any prog fan’s tree (but aren’t by Pink Floyd)

By Sid Smith Published

Revolutionary music from Yes, John McLaughlin, Pretty Things, Tangerine Dream, Strawbs and more, including a song that was prog even before prog was prog

Tracks & Singles
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John McLaughlin doesn’t know why his music sold so well. In fact, he knows he knows nothing

By Sid Smith Published

The jazz rock pioneer on being fast and loud, walking away from success, and why a musician is actually exploring the meaning of life

Bands & Artists
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Watch John McLaughlin wow the Montreux Jazz Festival with an emotive version of Abbaji

By Jerry Ewing Published

John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension will release Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 2022 on Blu-ray and vinyl in August

Bands & Artists
Al Di Meola – John McLaughlin – Paco De Lucia
New John McLaughlin, Al DiMeola and Paco De Lucia live recording surfaces

By Jerry Ewing Last updated

Saturday Night In San Francisco, recorded the night after the legendary Friday Night... to be released in July

Bands & Artists
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John McLaughlin releases live video for El Hombre Que Sabià from new Montreux live release

By Jerry Ewing Last updated

The John McLaughlin-compiled The Montreux Years will be released in March

Music Videos
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The return of Jethro Tull on the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!

By Jerry Ewing Published

Plus Fish, PFM, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Matt Berry, Swallow The Sun, MoonJune Records, Rachel Flowers and loads more...

Bands & Artists
Miles Davis
Legendary Miles Davis 1991 Paris concert to be released

By Jerry Ewing Last updated

Miles Davis's star-studded Paris concert will be released as The Lost Concert in September

Concerts & Shows
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John McLaughlin announces new studio album

By Jerry Ewing Published

Fusion maestro John McLaughlin will release brand new studio album Liberation Time in July

Albums
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