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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 8 April 22 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 11 March 22 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 24 January 22 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 14 January 22 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 6 January 22 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 4 January 22 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 22 December 21 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 24 September 21 The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player.
Twelve Monumental Tracks That Shaped John Frusciante By Rod Brakes published 30 July 21 The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist shares his essential playlist.
Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words By Guitar Player Staff published 28 April 21 Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft.
