John McLaughlin

English guitarist, founder of the Mahavishnu Orchestra
Person human Q164757
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John McLaughlin

Summary

John McLaughlin is a human[1]. He was born in Doncaster[2]. He was born on January 4, 1942[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4], jazz musician[5], songwriter[6], recording artist[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,441 views/month, #6,214 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Doncaster[2], John McLaughlin…
  • John McLaughlin was born on January 4, 1942[3].
  • John McLaughlin held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • John McLaughlin worked as a guitarist[4].
  • John McLaughlin's professions included jazz musician[5].
  • John McLaughlin worked as a songwriter[6].
  • John McLaughlin's professions included recording artist[7].
  • John McLaughlin's professions included composer[8].
  • John McLaughlin worked as a musician[11].
  • John McLaughlin received the Frankfurter Musikpreis[12].
  • John McLaughlin received the honorary doctor of the University Côte d'Azur[13].
  • John McLaughlin was a member of Mahavishnu Orchestra[14].
  • John McLaughlin was a member of John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension[15].
  • John McLaughlin was a member of Shakti[16].
  • John McLaughlin's religion is recorded as Hinduism[17].
  • John McLaughlin is recorded as male[18].
  • John McLaughlin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John McLaughlin's genre is jazz[20].
  • John McLaughlin's genre is jazz fusion[21].
  • John McLaughlin's genre is ethno jazz[22].
  • John McLaughlin's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[23].
  • John McLaughlin's record label is recorded as Verve Records[24].
  • John McLaughlin's discography is recorded as John McLaughlin discography[25].
  • John McLaughlin's Commons category is recorded as John McLaughlin[26].
  • John McLaughlin's unmarried partner is recorded as Katia Labèque[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John McLaughlin's place of birth was Doncaster[2]. He was born on January 4, 1942[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist[4], jazz musician[5], songwriter[6], recording artist[7], composer[8], and musician[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Frankfurter Musikpreis[12], an art prize[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1982[30] and honorary doctor of the University Côte d'Azur[13], an award[31], in France[32], founded in 2018[33].

Personal Life

John McLaughlin's religion is recorded as Hinduism[17].

Why It Matters

John McLaughlin ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,441 views/month, #6,214 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was John McLaughlin born?

John McLaughlin's place of birth was Doncaster[2].

What did John McLaughlin do for work?

John McLaughlin worked as guitarist[4], jazz musician[5], songwriter[6], recording artist[7], and composer[8].

What awards did John McLaughlin receive?

Honors received include Frankfurter Musikpreis[12] and honorary doctor of the University Côte d'Azur[13].

References

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Mhaining89 · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → McLaughlin-11296
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  2. 5w ago · ~2026-46693-74 · 2026-08-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Q141163595
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  3. 7w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 1343-DB7C-CB56-EE7F-5027
    Name in native language → John McLaughlin
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  4. 13w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Polish music library pbm id → mclaughlin
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  5. 14w ago · Gewild · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0088060-McLaughlin-John-1942
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  7. 16w ago · Pyb en résidence · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → John McLaughlin in the Mir Gitary festival (retouched 1).jpg
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  8. 18w ago · Pyb en résidence · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Frankfurter Musikpreis, honorary doctor of the University Côte d'Azur
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  9. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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