For John McLaughlin, it all comes back to Montreux – this is how he took his playing there to the 4th Dimension one last time

The six-string legend is signing off with a live album that chronicles one of the greatest shows of his stellar career, but his journey with guitar is far from over ...
Jambands

Eric Clapton Welcomes John McLaughlin on Bo Diddley’s “Before You Accuse Me” in Nice

Last night, June 2, Eric Clapton rolled into Nice, France’s Palais Nikaïa to deliver the final performance of his spring tour. For the eighth staging in his European series, the guitar giant stayed ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Shakti’s 50th anniversary is a Black Sabbath-free blast for co-founders John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain

Talk about a trial by heavy metal fire! English guitar giant John McLaughlin and Indian tabla drum virtuoso Zakir Hussain had just released the 1975 debut album by Shakti — their all-acoustic, Indian ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Thrill of fusing John McLaughlin’s jazz with India traditions keeps Shakti together for 50 years

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution

John McLaughlin and Shakti: A reunion tour for east/west fusion

Death, disability and pestilence have kept the band Shakti from performing together for almost 10 years. But a new album, a miracle cure for John McLaughlin’s arthritic right hand, the end of the ...