LONDON: The legendary British blues guitarist John Mayall, whose Bluesbreakers served as a training ground for other superstars like Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood, has passed away. He was ninety years old.
According to a statement posted on Mayall’s Instagram page, the artist passed away on Monday at his California home. One of the world’s greatest road warriors, John, has finally found peace after health difficulties caused him to abandon his legendary touring career, according to the post.
He is recognised for having contributed to the development of the English interpretation of urban, Chicago-style rhythm and blues, which was crucial to the blues renaissance of the 1960s. He is one of the new inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.
Various members of Fleetwood Mac, including Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Peter Green; Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, subsequently of Cream; Mick Taylor, who performed with the Rolling Stones for five years; and Harvey Mandel and Larry Taylor of Canned Heat were all part of the Bluesbreakers at different periods.
Both McVie and Clapton contributed to the 1966 album “Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton,” which Rolling Stone named one of the 500 best albums ever.
Mick Jagger commented on X, “He was a great pioneer of British blues and had a wonderful eye for talented musicians.” Mayall also suggested Taylor to replace founding Stones guitarist Brian Jones in 1969, “ushering in a new era” for the group.
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Known for his keyboard and blues harmonica work, Mayall was nominated for a Grammy for “Wake Up Call,” which included Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Mick Taylor, and Albert Collins as special guests. In 2022, he was nominated again for his album “The Sun Is Shining Down.” In 2005, he was bestowed with an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire), another mark of formal recognition in the country.
