- Born
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- John McLaughlin was born on January 4, 1942 in Yorkshire, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Where the Truth Lies (2005), Biker Boyz (2003) and Cartes sur table (1977). He is married to Ina.
- SpouseIna(? - present)
- Formed The Jazz-Rock Fusion Band Mahavishnu Orchestra in the 1970s. Released 'Mahavishnu Orchestra The Lost Trident Sessions' in 1999, an album which was presumed lost.
- Collaborated with Jazz Virtuoso Miles Davis on jazz recordings, 'In A Silent Way' (1969) and 'Bitches Brew' (1970).
- Jeff Beck has called him "the best guitarist alive". (Uncut magazine - March 2010).
- Has four siblings.
- Left home at the age of 16 to become a professional musician.
- Miles (Miles Davis) influenced my musical development in ways I couldn't even begin to explain. Can you imagine a young painter studying with Picasso (Pablo Picasso)? But he got flak for me being in his band. His response was, "Well, find me a nigger who plays like John and I'll hire him."
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