RIP John Mayall

[GeeJayW]

John Mayall: Pioneer of British blues dies aged 90

His band the Bluesbreakers was a springboard for stars including Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood.

www.bbc.co.uk

A sad loss, but he had an outstanding run introducing us to some great music and truly amazing musicians over the years. Past membership of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers really is a who’s who of blues royalty. Really nice bloke too. Met him about 10-years ago, in his 80’s at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, out front before the show selling CDs, chatting to fans.
RIP John.

 

[grober]

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[MikeInWimbledon]

Remarkable cornerstone of British blues.

How he lived until 90 after that kind of demanding lifestyle and career it’s hard to fathom.

Cue a couple of beers and a couple of hours surfing YouTube this weekend

 

[esscee]

He had a good innings, and assisted/created/helped so many budding blues/jazz/rock musicians during the late Fifties onwards.
No point creating a list as there is bound to be some who ought to be on it but may not be.

 

[sgregory124]

Sad to hear, can’t beat a bit of ‘Mail Order Mystics’.

 

[MD5]

Eric Clapton pays tribute. One of many who was influenced and nurtured by John Mayall.

 

[ALFAitalia]

I'll admit to having to Google him.....not a name I've heard before.....RIP anyway.

For other ignoramuses like me......!!

John Mayall - Wikipedia

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