John Etheridge

John Etheridge
Etheridge on stage in 2018
Background information
Born
John Michael Glyn Etheridge

(1948-01-12) 12 January 1948
Lambeth, England
GenresJazz rock, rock, world
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1966–present
Websitewww.johnetheridge.com

John Michael Glyn Etheridge (born 12 January 1948) is an English guitarist, composer, bandleader and educator known for his eclecticism and broad range of associations in jazz, classical, and contemporary music. He is best known for his work with Soft Machine from 1975 to 1978, 1984 and 2004 to present. He is the longest serving member in the history of the group surpassing founding member Mike Ratledge.