Posted on 07/23/2024 5:48:36 PM PDT by Mariner
Musician John Mayall, often referred to the “godfather of the British blues,” whose bands of the late ’60s and early ‘70s featured some of the most notable rock instrumentalists of the era, died Monday at home in California, according to a statement posted by his family on his social media accounts. He was 90.
Among the fans and organizations posting condolences was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which was set to induct him into its ranks in October.
No cause of death was given in the family’s initial statement, although it did refer to Mayall’s recent health setbacks. “It is with heavy hearts that we bear the news that John Mayall passed away peacefully in his California home yesterday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family,” the statement read. “Health issues that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally led to peace for one of this world’s greatest road warriors.”
Mayall, whose keening, jazz-inflected tenor vocals reflected the heavy influence of the American singer Mose Allison, fronted his group – known variously as the Blues Breakers or Bluebreakers in its earliest incarnation – on keyboards, harmonica and occasional guitar, and penned dozens of original songs. Among the players he brought into his bands were such legends as Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Jack Bruce, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood and Aynsley Dunbar.
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Mostly played at dawn, several times in a row after being up all night.
I saw him perform at a very small NCO club in Frankfort, Germany probably back around 1974. He put on quite a show, dressed in shorts.
Real nice guy, knew him for years. He used to live in Laurel canyon on Wonderview by the water tank, and it’s gotta be 20 years ago when he moved to Woodland Hills. He also had a giant harmonica hanging in the bar
Yep. He will be missed.
Just watched and as good as Eric Clapton’s version from 1965 or so —— Stepping Out
Better
Walter Trout.
Actually is better and kinda wild with two guitarists takes on Eric Clapton’s immortal lines. With John Mayall semi-directing from behind his piano, where he takes a short solo too. I also liked the fake ending then restart.
Coco Montoya as good. Now I see wild hair Mayall was on Korg synthesizer
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