His band “The Bluesbreakers” included guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor.
The musician died John Mayalla true pioneer of British blues performers. The musician, who was 90 years old, died at his home in California yesterday, Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by his family, as confirmed by his relatives.
“The health problems that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally brought peace to one of the world’s greatest road warriors. John Mayall gave us ninety years of tireless efforts to educate, inspire and entertain,” his close associates said in an official statement.
Mayallborn in Cheshire on 29 November 1933, was an outstanding musician. He played guitar, keyboards, harmonica and vocals and was one of the most popular blues enthusiasts in Britain. In 1963, he founded the group that launched him to fame, John Mayall & the BluesbreakersWith that line-up, in 1966 he recorded a fundamental album for the blues-rock of the 60s. The Blues Breakers with Eric Claptona great album, featuring “Slowhand” on the 6 strings.
After Clapton left to form CreamMayall found a replacement in the guitarist Peter Green. And with him he recorded another gem, the album A hard road (1967). Then, Green would leave to form Fleetwood Macand Mayall would have another luxury replacement. Mick Taylorwho would later be part of the Rolling StonesFor his contribution to the Delta style in England, he was called “the white father of the blues”, “the godfather of British blues” or “the founding father of British blues”.
Mick Jagger’s farewell to John Mayall
Mick Jagger dedicated a heartfelt message to Mayall and thanked him for having recommended recruiting Mick Taylor to join the Rolling Stones: “It is so sad to hear of the death of John Mayall. He was a great pioneer of British blues and had a wonderful eye for talented young musicians, including Mick Taylor. – who recommended me after Brian Jones died – ushering in a new era for the Stones.”
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