[Pelham]

I think you mean John McLaughlin, the ‘Mahavishnu’ dude. I remember critics singing his praises but I found him unlistenable.

[wardaddy]

I actually did venture beyond southern rock and the Dead and outlaw kuntry

[Windflier]

I think you mean John McLaughlin, the ‘Mahavishnu’ dude. I remember critics singing his praises but I found him unlistenable.

Same here. I thought there must be something wrong with my ears, because the music critics loved the guy. I just never got McLaughlin. I even bought one of his LPs, and after a dozen listenings, it still didn't click.