John Mayall dead at 90. The Grandfather of English Blues
By oldedude December 6, 2024 7:58 pm Category: Music (0.0 from 0 votes)
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English blues and rock musician, songwriter and producer. In the 1960s, he formed John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians. A singer, guitarist, harmonica player, and keyboardist, he had a career that spanned nearly seven decades, remaining an active musician until his death aged 90. Mayall has often been referred to as the "godfather of the British blues", and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the musical influence category in 2024.
Played with John McVie, Eric Clapton (in the bluesbrakers), Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Jack Bruce, Gary Moore, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Albert King, Etta James & Sippie Wallace-CC Rider, and "Rock of Famer."
Music was "Room to Move," "The Train," "Born under a Bad Sign," and the entire "Turning Point" Album.
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