“Stratus” | Jeff Beck Tribute 5-23-23 | Song 14 (John McLaughlin)

John McLaughlin, Jeff Beck Band

[RichardWilliamsowdrick]

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

[csisalesbasics]

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

[jkvcrdr]

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

[peterolsson]

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

[tas]

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!

[sujaulkhan]

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.

[diment]

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

[lettherebemorelight]

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

[desmotunes]

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

[jeffhilton]

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

[omairsh]

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

[zendrummer]

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.

[danpritchett]

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

[Digga]

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

[scotty]

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

[mrb]

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.

[baronvontourettes]

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

[michaelgreen]

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!!!❤

[JacoZawinul]

“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

[davidcraik]

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.