McLaughlin is a little over the top, but it was his decision as a bandleader to emphasize the guitar in a sort of rock medium rather than the jazzy feel most other fusion bands inspire. while he's definitely not the best at it, there are certain times when the driven sound of his guitar actually works really well:
don't forget, McLaughlin was also part of the band that brought fusion to life with Miles Davis' Bitches Brew.
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