John McLaughlin
One of the critical figures in creating “fusion” music is John McLaughlin of Doncaster, England. He won the Best Improvised Jazz Solo 2018 Grammy Award. John also had an impressive collection of artists from one time or another whom he had performed with. And, while it is hardly a reason to be on this list to rub elbows with rock royalty, you won’t find too many guitarists who can claim to have shared the stage with the likes of Miles Davis. In fact, McLaughlin played on perhaps Mile’s most famous album, Bitches Brew.
John McLaughlin
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