John Mayall

Personal Info

Birthday

November 29, 1933

Day of Death

2024-07-22

(90 years old)

Place of Birth

Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK

Also Known As

John Mayall, OBE

John Mayall

Biography

John Mayall, OBE, was an English blues singer, guitarist, organist and songwriter, whose musical career spans over fifty years. In the 1960s, he was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band which has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians. They include Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor, Larry Taylor, and Aynsley Dunbar.

Known For

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sunset Strip

John Mayall - The Godfather of British Blues/The Turning Point

The Big Picnic

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Live In Germany

Filmography

2021
Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads
as Self
2020
Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac
as Self
2018
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
as Self
2006
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
as Self
2004
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues Greats
as Himself
John Mayall - The Godfather of British Blues/The Turning Point
as Primary Artist
2003
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends: 70th Birthday Concert
as Self
Red, White and Blues
as Self
The Soul of a Man
as Self (archive footage)
Mountain Stage Blues Special
as Himself
1995
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
as Self
1988
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Live In Germany
as Vocals, Guitar & Keyboards
Baja Oklahoma
as Self
1985
Sunset Strip
as Roger Lucas
1981
The Big Picnic
as John Mayall (uncredited)
1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Our Guests at Heartland
1969
John Mayall - The Turning Point
as Self