Whether people accept this music or not, I don't give a damn. I know how good-and right-the group is. We all sell out to a point. And don't get me wrong, I like living comfortably and having a nice car. But if money determines your art, then what's the point? (John McLauglin)

Whether people accept this music or not, I don't give a damn. I know how good-and right-the group is. We all sell out to a point. And don't get me wrong, I like living comfortably and having a nice car. But if money determines your art, then what's the point?

John McLauglin

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