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Biography
John McLaughlin (born 4 January 1942), also known as Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, is an English guitarist, bandleader, and composer. One of the pioneers of jazz fusion, his music combines elements of jazz with rock, Indian classical music, Western classical music, flamenco, and blues.
Awards & recognition
- honorary doctor of the University Côte d'Azur · 2026
- Frankfurter Musikpreis · 2012
