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John Mayall

English blues musician (1933–2024)

John Brumwell Mayall was an English blues and rock musician, songwriter and producer. In the 1960s, he formed John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians of all time.

A singer, guitarist, harmonica player, and keyboardist, he had a career that spanned nearly seven decades, remaining an active musician until his death aged 90. Mayall has often been referred to as the "godfather of the British blues", and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the musical influence category in 2024.

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John Mayall

what: one person
from: Macclesfield
born: 1933
until: 2024
on the air here: 1 song

File card: John Mayall

real name: John Mayall

labels: Decca, Polydor Records

genres: blues rock, blues, British blues, electric blues

awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire

plays: guitar, harmonica, piano, voice, harp, musical keyboard

member of: John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers

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Early life and education

Born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 29 November 1933, John Brumwell Mayall grew up in Cheadle Hulme. He was the son of Murray Mayall, a guitarist who played in local pubs.

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Early 1960s

In 1956, with college fellow Peter Ward, Mayall founded the Powerhouse Four, which consisted of the two men and other local musicians with whom they played at local dances. In 1962 Mayall became a member of the Blues Syndicate. The band was formed by trumpeter John Rowlands and alto saxophonist Jack Massarik, who had seen the Alexis Korner band at a Manchester club and wanted to try a similar blend of jazz and blues. It also included rhythm guitarist Ray Cummings and drummer Hughie Flint, whom Mayall already knew. In 1962 John and his band were frequent and popular artists at all-night R&B sessions at the Twisted Wheel cellar club in central Manchester. Alexis Korner persuaded Mayall to opt for a full-time musical career and move to...

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John Mayall, OBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) (born November 29, 1933 in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England - died July 22, 2024 at his California home in USA) was an English blues singer, guitarist, organist and songwriter, whose musical career spanned over almost 70 years. He is the brother of and former spouse of . Also known as: J Mayall, J. Mayal, J. Mayall, J. Mayalle, J. Mogoll From Discogs (free to use). Their entry