50 years ago today (11/3/71), The Mahavishnu Orchestra featuring John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Jan Hammer, Jerry Goodman and Rick Laird released their debut album The Inner Mounting Flame. The album featured music all composed by McLaughlin. While their second album Birds of Fire would receive more critical acclaim, this debut set the cornerstone for 70’s fusion, this debut set the template. Check out the debut in full…
