LONDON: John Mayall, the renowned British blues guitarist whose Bluesbreakers provided a training ground for future superstars such as Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood, has departed from this life. He had reached the age of 90.
The artist died on Monday at his California home, according a statement on Mayall’s Instagram page. According to the article, John, one of the greatest road warriors in history, has finally found peace after giving up his illustrious touring career due to health issues.
He is acknowledged for having aided in the creation of the English translation of Chicago-style urban rhythm and blues, which was essential to the 1960s blues revival. This year, he was inducted as one of the new members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Bluesbreakers included a number of 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.
The 1966 album “Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton,” which Rolling Stone ranked among the 500 greatest albums ever, had contributions from both McVie and Clapton.
“He was a great pioneer of British blues,” Mick Jagger said of X, “and had a wonderful eye for talented musicians.” As part of “ushering in a new era” for the Stones, Mayall also recommended that Taylor take over as guitarist in 1969 from founding member Brian Jones.
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Acclaimed for his keyboard and blues harmonica compositions, Mayall was up for a Grammy nomination for “Wake Up Call,” which included special guests Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Mick Taylor, and Albert Collins. He received another nomination in 2022 for his album “The Sun Is Shining Down.” He received another official title in the nation in 2005 when he was named an OBE (Officer of the British Empire).
