Obit: John Mayall British Blues (1933-2024)

Subject: Obituary:John Mayall
From: Johnny J
Date: 24 Jul 24 - 05:19 AM

Blues is part of the folk tradition, of course...

Sad news re the death of John Mayall whose influence during the sixties and beyond has been immeasurable.

An important and legendary figure in the sixties British Blues Boom. His band featured at different times, Eric Clapton, Peter Green and many more.
I was fortunate to see him play once in the nineties when he actually had Peter Green there as a guest.

There are no doubt many stories and memories among members here. So, I'll not hog things and allow the conversation to happen.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jul/23/john-mayall-blues-dies

Subject: RE: Obituary:John Mayall
From: GUEST,G-Force logged out
Date: 24 Jul 24 - 05:27 AM

While I was never a great fan of his singing, John Mayall and his various 1960's sidemen were a massive influence on me and no doubt many others in developing a love of blues and non-mainstream rock in general. Only saw him live a couple of times, unfortunately, but I'm very glad I did.

Subject: RE: 2024 Obituary: John Mayall British Blues 1933-2024
From: rich-joy
Date: 24 Jul 24 - 06:31 PM

Such an important part of my musical education, esp 60s-70s .....

Vale, John.

Subject: RE: 2024 Obituary: John Mayall British Blues 1933-2024
From: GUEST,keberoxu
Date: 24 Jul 24 - 07:32 PM

John Mayall's band provided my introduction to the
Pete Frame (Is that right?) diagrams of band "family trees".

The Mayall Band family tree is, of course, a monster,
accounting for so many personnel line-ups.
I never forgot studying the "tree" for the first time.

I owe Mayall for fostering and educating
some of the best-known musicians from the 60s and 70s
who made the music I grew up with.

Subject: RE: 2024 Obituary: John Mayall British Blues 1933-2024
From: Neil D
Date: 24 Jul 24 - 08:58 PM

I got a chance to see him at a blues festival in my hometown a few years back. Still cranking out some authentic blues music. a real pro.

Subject: RE: 2024 Obituary: John Mayall British Blues 1933-2024
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 25 Jul 24 - 04:57 PM

A great innovator, but rather difficult to interview, as I found when I worked for the BBC. Amy Rose Medlock did the job for me, and reported back.
A great loss to the world of Blues. He lived up a tree in Bob Hite's garden in Topanga for a while. Bob (I'm told) said it gave the place some class! RIP John.

Subject: RE: 2024 Obituary: John Mayall British Blues 1933-2024
From: The Sandman
Date: 25 Jul 24 - 05:13 PM

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Subject: RE: 2024 Obituary: John Mayall British Blues 1933-2024
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Jul 24 - 10:37 PM

Mick Fleetwood Mourns the Death of His "Musical Father" and Former Bandmate from American Songwriter.

Subject: RE: Obit: John Mayall British Blues (1933-2024)
From: Helen
Date: 26 Jul 24 - 05:22 PM

An excellent article on ABC News (in Oz):

John Mayall, blues legend who fostered the careers of Eric Clapton and members of Fleetwood Mac, dies at 90

John Mayall's name was well known in the Oz music scene, as I recall. He seemed to have hero - or even god-like - status among musicians and music fans here. Having read that article I understand how much he influenced other musicians.