God bless John McLaughlin, may he live to be 100 and dazzle us with his supreme musicality all the way

@ericaward702

9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@daveguy11

6 ай бұрын

100! How about 110?! 120!

@user-mz2tv2qn1w

6 ай бұрын

❤My favorite!!!! Titanic!!! Beautiful!!... Mr.J. McLaughlin!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@sieteocho

3 ай бұрын

I was looking back at you to see if you were looking back at me to see me look back at you.

John Mclaughlin is one of the greatest Guitar players of all time and he gives fellow musicians the space to shine.

John still plays at a level, most can't conceive, great tribute!

@charleswilson9654

11 ай бұрын

John is a super elite player. Top 5 in the world, if not #1. Jeff would have loved to watch John play this tune. Oh, Jeff said John was best in the world, so there you go.

To play like this at any age is remarkable. To play like John does at 81, is stunning! Bravo nicely done, very nice tribute to Jeff

@vonalxao1

Жыл бұрын

May the gods keep his fingers nimble and lubricated for the rest of his life.

@gitaaa7740

Жыл бұрын

Wow he’s 81! Didn’t know that! Little trivia from the same town as Allan Holdsworth!

@guitarttimman

Жыл бұрын

He's so awesome

@ralphadamo1857

Жыл бұрын

@@gitaaa7740 You can't compare McLaughlin to Holdsworth. Holdsworth plays genuine music and has something to say. McLaughlin just unloads a stream of notes full of sound and fury signifying nothing. He hasn't had a decent musical idea in scores of years.

@JacoZawinul

Жыл бұрын

Oh dear lord please forgive @@ralphadamo1857 for sheer stupidity.

It's beautiful to see John paying homage to Jeff paying homage to Tommy Bolin.

@carvingCode

10 ай бұрын

Tommy Bolin was a great player. Flew to close to the sun.

@sieteocho

3 ай бұрын

Let's not forget that Billy Cobham was McLaughlin's drummer.

John McLaughlin one of the greatest to pick up the guitar. Legend!!

@ristokolttonen9208

Жыл бұрын

So true!

@timcastens1150

Жыл бұрын

Birds of fire is still one of my favorite albums

@majmx

8 ай бұрын

He is not.

I loved going to Mahavishnu Orchesrta concerts in the 70s. John still has it at 81. Wow.

@jamescampbell2521

Жыл бұрын

Wish i could have seen them live. Been listening to them since 1972.

@dunebillyofswanbeach4294

Жыл бұрын

Mahavishnu Orchestra concerts were the most amazing experiences of my music related life.

@jimness5902

Жыл бұрын

saw him in Vancouver in the early 70's with Mahvishnu Orchestra (80 members) and of all people sharing the stage that night Kiss couldn't believed it myself

@tommabry4166

10 ай бұрын

💚

@capecodtuber

10 ай бұрын

He played at UCONN in 1972 or 3.........wow.......the acid helped ...lol

Fun Fact - The tune Stratus was originally written by the insanely talented Billy Cobham (on his first solo album Spectrum), who was John Mclaughlin's first drummer for his fusion group the Mahavishnu Orchestra in the early 70's. Cool to see JM paying tribute to Beck with a tune that one of his old bandmates wrote!

@jayzapico3574

3 ай бұрын

Tommy Bolin is the guitarist on the original.

@simplexity4u

3 ай бұрын

Huge fan of both McLaughlin and Jeff Beck, but the originator, Tommy Bolin should be mentioned

@garyrodriguez8414

3 ай бұрын

I was sooo fortunate to see John and Billy Cobham along with the rest of the Mahavishnu Orchestra back in the 70s when they opened for Pink Floyd doing their Echos albumn and a few tunes from Umma Gumma. I was absolutely blown away with the set by John and the Orchestra as it was a relatively small venue in a national guard armory building that afforded me up front floor venue visibility. What a show they both put on that night,spectacular!!!

@prajnachan333

2 ай бұрын

​@@simplexity4u Jan Hammer 🔨

@prajnachan333

2 ай бұрын

​@@jayzapico3574 Jan Hammer: keyboards

The great, great JEFF BECK said in an interview years ago, John Maclaughlin is best! TRIBUTE

@davebentz5287

Жыл бұрын

This lineup reminds me of the old Mahavishnu Orchestra … John on guitar, Billy Cobham on drums, Rick Laird on bass with Jan Hammer on keyboards. Birds of Fire …

@CAVPV

Жыл бұрын

Джон откровенно лажАет, впервые вижу такой уровень у Маклафлина.. Видимо он плохо себя чувствовал, - возраст.. А Джефф Бэк эту композицию играл идеально..

Saw John McLaughlin band in concert in Detroit mid 70s and Jeff Beck was the opening act. Great concert!

@martinmoffitt4702

2 ай бұрын

a true "double header"

@paulezellmd

2 ай бұрын

@@martinmoffitt4702 I was there. May 9, 1975 at Masonic Auditorium in Detroit.

Now that is a tribute....

The master! 007 of jazz/fusion guitar. 😎🎸

I could spend a Lifetime listening to this guy.

@lvbbbasdsjcjm

11 ай бұрын

Still lifetiming and enjoying. A new Shakti was just released to coincide with their world tour

Fantastic tribute from John. The female bass player and the female drummer who was doing Shelia E drum rolls were both sick. You could see the respect in Johns response. Jesus this guy is one of the most influential guitarist of all time. Total respect.

Surely the coolest Senior Citizen on planet Earth. Maybe in the whole Milky Way.

I give John 10 thumbs UP!!!

For musicians to celebrate together like this after the passing of a peer is the best funeral i can imagine

In 2010, Jeff Beck said: "John McLaughlin has given us so many different facets of the guitar. And introduced thousands of us to world music, by blending Indian music with jazz and classical. I'd say he was the best guitarist alive."[6] Uncut magazine, March 2010. Interview with Jeff Beck.

Wow, what a trio, cool a/f! John's remarkable, hasn't lost anything.

That's Ol' John for ya. The man, the musician, the legend.

Ladies and Gentlemen a GOAT composer, performer and guitar player,SirJohn McLaughlin. Have been listening to MVO and other projects and am glad grew up in John's time!!!❤

The Maestro himself taking "Stratus" to another level. The tone, the execution was a stunning tribute to Jeff's legacy. Of course Mahavishnu is ,arguably, the only guitarist who could pull off this kind of sound and vision out of respect for Jeff.. I couldn't believe JM is now 81 yrs old and still playing at the highest levels. Rhonda Smith was her usual awesome self and Annika is a superior talent. McLaughlin was smiling the whole time as it was a joyous occasion despite the loss of their good friend.

Damn this guy is good. I bet he would be a monster in the Mahavishnu Orchestra.

@margaretjbuckley

Жыл бұрын

It'll never happen...

To see John McLaughlin at a Jeff Beck tribute is to know that you are as close to Guitar Valhalla as you're ever going to get. A true legend playing tribute to another. Astonishingly vital. A brilliant tribute.

Tommy, Jeff, John... forever ❤

The old Jedi Master.

Nice to see john in beast mode on such a high power stage. The whole show is amazing!

The wonderful John McLaughlin

Awesome to hear this...what a great rhythm section...not only a great tribute to Jeff Beck but it's really nice that the great John McLaughlin is acknowledging his old Mahavishnu orchestra bandmate ...the great Billy Cobham ....fantastic music !!!!

@HittingImage

Жыл бұрын

And Billy Cobham is also still touring. Saw him a few weeks ago.

@nomasnofuss8393

Жыл бұрын

@@HittingImage I'm really jealous...was that in Germany ?

Bass player and drummer kick ass! J.M. still amazing!

That was the best I have seen of these two concerts. I think Jeff would have especially loved seeing these three play. Intense, sophisticated musicians.

@stephenrobinson9252

Жыл бұрын

@@carstenmanz302 well, everyone has one. Jeff played well beyond blues rock. Wouldn’t cross the street to see Bonamassa myself.

@The-Contractor

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenrobinson9252 Yeah, I'm sure everyone is impressed with your diss. I mean, you being you and all ...

@ESmithStringSlinger

8 ай бұрын

John and Jeff had so much mutual respect. John's and Jan's influence on Jeff is clearly evident going back to Blow By Blow and Wired. Amazing records.

john never hogs the stage he always gives it up for the other artists not meany do. seen him in edinburgh smokin was the thurd album i ever got burds of fire thank you J M.

It's nice to see John McLaughlin covering Jeff Beck's cover of John McLaughlin's former band mate, Billy Cobham's song.

@fatstratcatdaddyo

Жыл бұрын

...that Tommy Bolin played on. 😉

@SaltGrains_Fready

Жыл бұрын

Saw Cobham with the Brecker Brothers doing the Total Eclipse concerts. The Powerhouse extended Jams would stay in your head for Months !! This is the stuff that out of this world is made of. !! McLaughlin does the lead proper, As Beck did. This drummer is like a combination of Cobham and Ginger Baker !!! Smokin. !

im old hes is 20 years older than me and still plays amazing ! I like the way he is puting some beck licks in there ! Amazing

wow. he is totally in the zone

What a master is John. Jeff!s band be right at home with him.

Haven’t thought about John M for a decade or 3. So good to see he still is a guitar genius,and at 81 a miracle

You can tell John love this song

Smokin!

I've watched most of this tribute to the great JB, and this trio is the most fitting tribute to Jeff

“What Jeff has done throughout his career is take chances. He has never played safe. Which is why he’s produced so much diverse music. He’s at home in any style, and every type of music is open to him. Maybe one day somebody will come along and take over from him, but for me, right now, Jeff Beck is still the best.” John McLaughlin, 2021

@susankirkland3852

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that quote…. ❤

@1952FMS

Жыл бұрын

takes a great man to say great words, thanks John ur no slough yourself.

@billkelley4860

Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great performance this was. John has captured the spirit of Jeff Beck like no other, all the while making it his own. I had the pleasure of seeing Mahavishnu Orchestra when they opened for the Eagles before they hit it really big. It did not go well for the Eagles.

@ppmppm7010

Жыл бұрын

​@@billkelley4860I saw mahavishnu at the first Nebworth wasted on me at the time unfortunately but made up for it since ✌️the best

@tonywtyt

11 ай бұрын

I found myself in tears after I started listening to this. I'm glad we had the gift of Jeff Beck

Thanks John for Jeff, via Billy Cobham, and Tommy Bolin!

I love those two great lady musicians! Wish from the start of this post, they would name all the musicians.

Tommy Bolin meets the Mahavishnu Orchestra! Jeff has a huge grin right now. 🕉

@JonasPetersson-kg6ts

Жыл бұрын

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Hearing this was an instant boost for me, Mahavishnu John McLaughlin is the real deal. Peace & love

The first time I know this man was in 1972-73.A friend school of mine give some LP of Mahavisnu Orchestra.

Great guitar work by John, he was Jeff´s fav guitarist.

@helenarusso

Жыл бұрын

Hello David how are you doing today 😊

Great everyone 🎉

This was the most artful performance of the night. No surprise. John McLaughlin. Who else.

@steveprudell9976

Жыл бұрын

Great job bass and drummer 💪 definitely girls rock too

@jean-marieboucherit4518

Жыл бұрын

By artful you mean boring I guessThe others were not artful enough for you?

@mishagasparovsky196

Жыл бұрын

​@@jean-marieboucherit4518 ignorant

@questioneverything1682

Жыл бұрын

Masterful.

@elainekerslake6865

Жыл бұрын

Beck was a perfectionist. He would have been pleased to see his old mates at the tribute but he would also , with the exception of his former mentor McLoughlin, had admitted that it was an awful mess of his work....but only to be expected.

Unbelievable, McLaughlin is still kicking ass at age 81, He sill able to run rings around most anybody. RIP Mr. Beck , you were a one of kind musician, i have learned a lot from your playing;

It’s easy to see why Jeff looked up to John McLaughlin so much. A brilliant player.

@Oneness100

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, back in '75, I saw both play Freeway Jam at the end of the concert. Jeff Beck actually threw up his hands and stopped playing because McLaughlin went into his zone and Beck simply couldn't keep up.

@frankscutari9516

Жыл бұрын

I agree I love Jeff Beck, but even he knew McLaughlin was a monster!

@Oneness100

Жыл бұрын

@@frankscutari9516 Both are completely different styles of playing. Both enjoyable.

@roscoegarbonzo9966

Жыл бұрын

John's had a Sensational & Scintillating career thus far! No doubt he's been touched by the hand of God

@Oneness100

Жыл бұрын

@@roscoegarbonzo9966 I don't know about that. He has practiced his ass off. I met Abe Wechter back in 2003 at NAMM. Abe made several acoustic guitars for John over the years. He told me that he met John at his hotel room one time to bring him a new guitar he finished, and John was practicing. He said John practices 8 hours a day, every day, even when on tour. That's aside from performing and he's been doing that since he was a teenager. He's usually in his hotel room practicing when on tour. I don't know anyone that practices their instrument 8 hours a day, even when touring. That's just unheard of. Someone told me that he practices EVERY scale, he starts out playing each scale at a VERY slow tempo and progressively increases speed. That's why he's as good as he is. Plus, he has studied many different music forms. And he meditates for several hours a day.

First of these tributes that Ive enjoyed. John is amazing

Many thanks for posting this gem! Interesting to hear McLaughlin play a song that was written by his former bandmate, Billy Cobham, and covered frequently by Jeff Beck (among others). The band includes Rhonda Smith on bass and Anika Nilles on drums.

Jeff Beck said McL was his favourite guitarist of all time. He would have loved this the most!

@autk

Жыл бұрын

No question about it

John Mc Laughlin!!!! still in very good shape...81 years....

Rhonda Smith partout où elle joue c’est fantastique ❤❤

@michaelmuller7605

Жыл бұрын

Totalement !!!

HE SAVED THE ENTIRE SHOW WITH THIS THANK YOU JOHN. AMAZING THIS MAN HAS BLAZED TRAILS HIS ENTIRE LIFE YOU CAN HEAR JEFF IN HIM AND VICE VERSA. EXCELLENT.

@lifelongfan07

Жыл бұрын

are you kidding me? what did Derek trucks do?

@franciscorondon35

Жыл бұрын

Everyone was just great 🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🤯🤯🤯

@Pedro2706

Жыл бұрын

Really?????-it was certainly a musical highpoint but the rest was just a great tribute-Derek Trucks /Gary Clarke-brilliant-and Eric for once out of his comfort zone on material played better than I've heard for many a year.Listening to Ronnie & Rod doing Rock My Plimsol/Ain't Superstitious was a bucket list moment -and what about People Get Ready.Loved thewhole show-Jeff would be proud.

@user-gm5by6dj3d

Жыл бұрын

He did save the show. Certainly wasn’t Johnny Deep or Clark or Bramhall John, Jeff. They don’t make like that anymore

@adamfree9903

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree still creating with speed ,brilliance ,soul and grace. Bravo JM

Have always loved John McLaughlin since I first heard him play with Miles Davis. What a treat to see him ‘boogie’ with Rhonda Smith and Anika Nilles. Beck would have loved this and would have been desperate to join in. JMcL still playing superbly.

from one master to another!

wow..I.ve heard Beck and Bolin do this tune..this is really cool too..sweet..beauty guitar..mmm

The ONLY guitarist capable of really paying tribute to Jeff at Jeff’s own level and then some. Beck would never have ventured into “fusion” path had he not been inspired by John’s playing - that is where Beck was paying close attention and changed his style. John is just incredible still. Jeff would have been proud of John being there.

@BarbarraBay

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Beck would never have ventured into “fusion” path had he not been inspired by John’s playing

@ralphwinterharrisson

Жыл бұрын

So well said In a nutshell!

@franciscohubi7056

11 ай бұрын

Great, as always ....

@robertgiles9124

11 ай бұрын

Hyperbole is not being honest. Plenty of great players out there and some I know could really play this. Why the false drama?

@marcbolan1818

11 ай бұрын

@@robertgiles9124 grab some smelling salts if you doubt the ability of McLaughlin - you won’t have many supporters.

Miss the great Tommy Bolin who played this song with Billy Cobham.

I think this is the slowest I've ever heard McLaughlin play. I could hear almost all the notes.

lady on the bass, just smashing it, love it.

@davidjohnmcguigan7848

Ай бұрын

And the drummer. love it.

Wow !! Grandmaster McLaughlin is as present as he ever was !

This song brought me to fusion music and jazz in the 70s. In 1976 I saw John with Shakti at the Hamburg Musikhalle and that changed my life. Great version

Wow wow Wow Mac pays tribute to Jeff Beck and Tommy Bolin wow

Killer player one of our best, style.

THANK YOU John. We all know you can play ! What a wonderful tribute. Thank you too, the Jeff Beck Band. The world lost one of the finest guitar players EVER.

My word he did this song justice..at 81 years he kicked back and played as the same intensity as Tommy Bolin...great..what a surprise to see him do this Great !

@BillyJoeJimBob8

Жыл бұрын

Agree! However, it's even more impressive that, according to Leland Sklar, legendary bassist on the original studio recording back in 1973, Tommy's guitar work on Stratus was "raw, brutal energy," and his solo work on Stratus was all LIVE, off the top of his head and all tracks on the Spectrum album were 1st or 2nd takes.

@karlsinclair9918

Жыл бұрын

@@BillyJoeJimBob8 Tommy lights STratus up - Mclaughlin does a lovely job but it's subdued and less biting in comparison. Great - but not quite up to Tommy's underrated playing on that album - probably my favourite track ever recorded -played to death since I was 11 years old.

@HittingImage

Жыл бұрын

@@BillyJoeJimBob8 The whole album was recorde in just 3 days (accordig to the man himself).

@JonasPetersson-kg6ts

Жыл бұрын

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@JonasPetersson-kg6ts

Жыл бұрын

Tommy RIP

Check out the song PHENOMENON COMPULSION on the John McLaughlin guitarist album just him and Billy Cobham. Incredible

so far from all the performers that graced the stage John McLaughlin tribute by far the best

@jimness5902

11 ай бұрын

just heard Derek Truck say no more

John is was and will always be my favorite guitarists.

If anyone is Jeff Beck`s equal in ability & creativity its John McLaughlin.

I seen john many many x Jeff. Many X.PRETTY PRETTY PRETTY GOOD NIGHTS

John McLaughlin is easily one of the best guitarists ever, across any genre. Miles knew it way back in 1970.

@bobweiram6321

9 ай бұрын

After being scolded numerous times by Miles during the Bitches Brew Sessions, John finally asked him "Please tell me how you want me to play." Miles fired back "Play like you don't know how to play." John said it opened up a whole new musical dimension he didn't even know he was capable of.

@majmx

8 ай бұрын

He is very fast but very plain. I understood this after many years of music listening.

@philcig

8 ай бұрын

@@majmx Are you talking only about his playing? He certainly is not as exciting to watch as JB, who knew all the rock star moves, in addition to being brilliant. JM looks like someone's grandpa, in addition to being brilliant! But I find JB's playing more engaging, too. But I assume that's because I'm a rocker so the rockin licks grab me, whereas, JM is a student of jazz, which is more cerebral. I've seen them both in concert, twice each, iirc.

@jamosbigjaw1791

8 ай бұрын

​@@majmx to me, hes is one of the most exciting and enthralling guitar player ever. He sounds a bit flat here but his work with Mahavishnu Orchestra is super unique and highly incredible. You have to look at his playing as a combination of both jazz and rock.

@ESmithStringSlinger

8 ай бұрын

John also played like he didn't know how on Silent Way. That record to me is amazing, and Miles knew how to put a group together.@@bobweiram6321

The most evident thing about that tribute is that NO ONE played guitar like Jeff Beck!!...a big thank you to McLaughlin for that heart felt "hommage"!!...

@johnharris1846

Жыл бұрын

Derek Trucks was the closest

@judithspirito8483

Жыл бұрын

He had a twang all his own That geetar sang

@stephenvignovich8654

Жыл бұрын

Yeah a lot of what I saw seemed like an open mic blues jam, not real tight or impressive....this is the best bit

@Oceanwifi

Жыл бұрын

@@carstenmanz302 What kind of reckless idiot RU?

Since many many years I am so impressed by John’s musical background and his ability to play jazz with Miles, Indian music with Shakti, flamenco with Paco and Al and his own music with Mahavishnu and more, backed by his humility and love for music, on top still so fit at this age, I have no other words but Wow!!! By far the best tribute to JB in this event!

Look how long... John's fingers are. That kind of physical gift is NECESSARY to being a competent guitarist.

A very heartfelt tribute from a dear friend. I liked the way that he had Jeff's last bassist play with him.

Great Tune! My thanks goes to Billy Cobham ... he created the song and Tommy Bolin burnt the house down with his strat😀

@MarvinSheats

5 ай бұрын

True THAT!!!

John M is in a class of his own! 81 years of age, wow!

A true gentleman really.

I love this!! & Jeff would have too! I haven't seen John rockin' out with a sound like that since original Mahavishnu.

@rjmacf0015

Жыл бұрын

I was privileged to see JMcL and his Fourth Dimension band in the City of Melbourne some years back. They sounded exactly like this and have released several recordings. Check them out as they are quite something.

Wonderful, it seems this side of Jeff's music was largely ignored in this concert, great to hear John redressing the balsnce.

@questioneverything1682

Жыл бұрын

Reminiscent of Jeff playing with Tal Wilkenfeld...

@BluezplayerAJ

Жыл бұрын

Jeff didn't write this song, but he played it like a champ. Billy Cobham wrote it. It first appeared on the album Spectrum

@kevinroones2442

Жыл бұрын

@@BluezplayerAJ Jeff played this when I saw him on the Loud Hailer tour in 2016. He was a true master.

@lyndonlisk8961

9 ай бұрын

anything remotely difficult was ignored, I feel, in favour of the simpler blues based tunes Jeff had given up in 1972

Lovely one John,bless❤

What are you doing grandad ? I'm shredding son !

The one performer at this show to do it justice!

This is a tribute to guitarist Tommy Bolin, who also did amazing work with two of the greatest drummers, Alphonse Mouzon and Narada Michael Walden. All these musicians from the 70’s captured the thrilling vibe of the time, that then was later squashed and silenced by the over commodification of everything, which emerged from the increasingly knife’s edge existence of our current society.

Jeff Beck is smiling down at his idol shredding at 81 and you got to love it!

Jeff is smiling. John is the ultimate chameleon!

divine, incredible, out-of-this-world...

Still sounds great and he’s 81!

oh John JET STREAM good god he is great. he is like Jeff he is still creating like Jeff was thank JM you roared!

He is one of the best ever.....I follow John for more than 40 years.

still the coolest.saw john and the m.o. with the jeff beck band in 72 at carnegie hall.

@nellymoriarty_5783

Жыл бұрын

Too bad I was 12, saw many greats in Pittsburgh

And Kudos to Ms Rhonda Smith with an incredible Bass solo.

@thomasrudy6132

Жыл бұрын

who's on drums?

@Hifigor

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasrudy6132 Anika Nilles from Germany

@larryhaden1706

11 ай бұрын

But as Frank Zappa observed “All the world hates a bass solo…”

@stefanjohansson-cw1ro

11 ай бұрын

As an extra bonus she is hot as hell!

@danguee1

9 ай бұрын

I think "incredible" is hyperbole. "decent" or "competent" is about right. I think there are thousands of bass players who could have come up with something as good.

WOW, I haven't seen John in decades.

I used to love this guy glad he's still kickin

Besides a incredible John... Annika and Rhonda, what a rhythm section 🤩