The father of British blues has died at 90 follwing an illness. Dude was still touring well into his 80s.
Thank you, Mr. Mayall.
A lot of fantastic musicians moved through his bands, including Clapton (not a fan. personally) and Peter Green. He's the one responsible for mentoring Mick Taylor and recommending him to the Stones as Brian Jones's replacement. A legend.
I still remember buying Turning Point in 1969, expecting Blues Breakers music. Absolutely blown away! It and USA Union are still part of my listening stream.
In reply to lateapexer :
Despite not liking Clapton, the Bluesbreakers were a seminal band. But there are a whole bunch of Mayall albums from after he moved to the Laurel Canyon area in '69 that are just full of great music.
Jazz-Blues Fusion, one of my favorites.
RIP John.
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