John Mayall

(1933-2024)

English blues musician

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John Brumwell Mayall (29 November 1933 – 22 July 2024) 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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Born	John Brumwell Mayall 29 November 1933 Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK
Died	22 July 2024 (aged 90) California, USA
Zodiac	Sagittarius
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