John Mayall | |
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 Mayall in 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 29 November 1933 Macclesfield, Cheshire, England |
| Died | 22 July 2024 (aged 90) California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1956–2024 |
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| Formerly of | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers |
| Website | johnmayall |
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.