| John McLaughlin Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 4, 1942 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Ina Behrend |
John McLaughlin is an English guitarist who is one of the pioneers of fusion and jazz music. He played music for various bands in Britain and then released his own album as a bandleader titled Extrapolation. He then moved to the United States and played for Lifetime group and released albums like In a Silent Way, B*tches Brew, Jack Johnson, and On the Corner. John is deeply inspired by Indian classical music and is a follower of Sri Chinmoy. He also took up the name Mahavishnu at the beginning of his career. He formed the electric band Mahavishnu Orchestra in the 1970s and performed a complex style of music that consisted of jazz, rock, and Indian influences.
In 1970, he recorded Devotion that is a high-energy, psychedelic fusion album featuring artists like Larry Young, Billy Rich, and Buddy Miles. He had been studying Indian classical music for a very long time and joined a group of Indian musicians including Zakir Hussain, L. Shankar, and others which later formed into a group called Shakti. Together, they recorded 3 albums namely Shakti with John McLaughlin (1975), A Handful of Beauty (1976), and Natural Elements (1977). After playing acoustic for 3 years, he made his comeback to his fusion style in 1979 with the album Johnny McLaughlin: Electric Guitarist. John went onto release 2 albums in 1981 and 1982 with the group Fuse One. In the 1990s, John had also performed with Shankar Mahadevan. McLaughlin in the year 2007 performed at Eric Clapton‘s Crossroads Guitar Festival in Bridgeview, Illinois. He also performed at the 44th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland with Mahavishnu Orchestra drummer Billy Cobham, years after the split of their band. His technique of playing the guitar is an influence for many.
Born Name
John McLaughlin
Nick Name
Mahavishnu John
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Monaco, France
Nationality
Education
John studied violin and piano as a child. Later on, when he turned 11, he started learning the guitar.
Occupation
Musician, Songwriter
Family
- Mother – His mother was a concert violinist.
Manager
John is managed by Gert Pfankuch in Europe and Souvik Dutta, Abstract Logix Agency for places other than Europe.
Genres
Jazz, Jazz Fusion, World Fusion, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Instruments
Guitar, Veena, Piano
Labels
- Douglas
- Columbia Records
- Verve
- Abstract Logix
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
72 kg or 159 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
John has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has English ancestry.
Hair Color
Gray
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Long hair
Brand Endorsements
John has endorsed brands such as PRS Guitars.
Best Known For
- Being one of the most pioneering figures in Jazz music and fusion
- Being the leader of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and his music combined with elements of rock, Indian classical music, Western classical music, flamenco, and blues
First Album
John’s first solo album was titled Extrapolation which released in the year 1969 under the label of Marmalade and Polydor Records.
First Film
He made his first theatrical film appearance in ‘Round Midnight in 1986.
First TV Show
He made his TV show debut as ‘Himself’ on Sounds for Saturday in 1972.
Personal Trainer
John likes to keep himself fit. He does so by a bike ride up to 10 miles. He also does swimming and plays tennis to stay fit.
John McLaughlin Favorite Things
- Guitarists – Jeff Beck, Wayne Krantz, Jimmy Herring
Source – Music Radar
John McLaughlin Facts
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