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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A true great one.
The Great One. [RIP]
This iteration showcased the fact he was never without a truly GREAT guitar player...sometimes two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1cDGA2IgFg
Rest In Peace, John.
RIP...I have his LPs. Great Musician.
Blues Breakers!
RIP.
Rest in peace. I saw his excellent band once in LA, forever ago.
I enjoyed his music in 1969-70, during my college hippie years. RIP.
All I got is my hand....
John Mayall: Love Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-CtM8Qt5qU
70-72 must have played this one off my album hundreds of times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLp0AsKXMEs
And after listening to it again on youtube I discovered this one with Gary Moore, my other absolute favorite. Gold. RIP to two greats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwc7ZEYfWYc
Ping.
It took until this year to get in to the
Hall? Whoa, unbelievable.
I saw him and the blues breakers in the early 70s IIRC.
I still spin the "Beano" and "Turning Point" albums. Lost track of "Bare Wires" - my fave.
I saw his Jazz Blues Fusion band, geez, fifty years ago. Great show!
https://youtu.be/0ZCov48khZY?si=nMnQKazSwwEvRLLQ
This may be his finest album...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6X2ZxsBQsfyI8XJMWe_6ZbwbrgtOTtg
I listened to Turning Point again just a few days ago, for about the thousandth time. RIP John.
I’ll be pulling out my Turning Point cd to listen to in memoriam.
Also The Four Tops Greatest Hits
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