LONDON: The great British blues guitarist John Mayall has departed from this life. His Bluesbreakers were a training ground for later superstars, including Mick Fleetwood and Eric Clapton. His age was ninety years.
Mayall died unexpectedly on Monday at his California home, according to a statement that was put up on his Instagram page. The message claims that John, one of the greatest road warriors in history, has at last found peace after his decision to stop his illustrious touring career due to health issues.
He is credited for helping to shape the English interpretation of Chicago-style urban rhythm and blues, which was essential to the 1960s blues revival. This year, he is among the newly inducted members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Several Fleetwood Mac members, such as Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Peter Green; Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, later of Cream; Mick Taylor, who played for five years with the Rolling Stones; and Harvey Mandel and Larry Taylor of Canned Heat were all members of the Bluesbreakers at various points in time.
Rolling Stone rated the 1966 album “Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton,” which included contributions from both McVie and Clapton, one of the 500 greatest albums ever made.
In regards to X, Mick Jagger said, “He was a great pioneer of British blues and had a wonderful eye for talented musicians.” Mayall also proposed that in 1969, Taylor take over as founding Stones guitarist from Brian Jones, “ushering in a new era” for the band.
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The Grammy-nominated musician, known for his keyboard and blues harmonica work, Mayall, was a special guest on “Wake Up Call,” which included Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Mick Taylor, and Albert Collins. In 2022, he received another nomination for his album “The Sun Is Shining Down.” An further official acknowledgement in the nation came in 2005 when he was named an OBE (Officer of the British Empire).