John Mayall

John Mayall
Mayall in 1968
Mayall in 1968
Background information
Born(1933-11-29)29 November 1933
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
Died22 July 2024(2024-07-22) (aged 90)
California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Years active1956–2024
Labels
Formerly ofJohn Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
Websitejohnmayall.com

John Brumwell Mayall OBE (29 November 1933 – 22 July 2024) was an 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.