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How the 1970s became the greatest decade for rock guitar
As big beasts like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple dominated the era, players such as Steve Howe and Brian May transformed the landscape and the guitar hero cult grew, producing its GOAT by the dawn of the ‘80s
John McLaughlin: “I fell in love with the guitar and even started sleeping with it, that’s how much I loved it”
The jazz-fusion guitar legend shares stories, reflections and life lessons from a career spent pushing the envelope
John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years sees the guitarist select his key performances at the legendary Swiss festival
The new live collection has been handpicked by McLaughlin himself from shows with Mahavishnu Orchestra, Paco de Lucia and The 4th Dimension
Rick Laird, member of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and bass session legend, dies aged 80
Laird's star-studded career saw him play alongside the likes of Wes Montgomery, Buddy Rich, Chick Corea, Sonny Rollins, Brian Auger and Benny Golson, as well as the pioneering jazz fusion band between 1971 and 1973
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