90-year-old British blues icon John Mayall, founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, passed away.
90-year-old John Mayall, British blues icon and "British Blues Boom" pioneer, has passed away. Known as the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, his influential work as a singer, songwriter, and keyboardist helped launch the careers of legends like Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, Peter Green, and Jack Bruce. Mayall's lasting impact on the blues genre was recognized by his recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
July 24, 2024
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