Legendary musician John Mayall, also known as the Godfather of British blues, died on July 22 at the age of ninety. He was a key figure in the development of the genre scene in Europe and inspired generations of his followers around the world. The announcement of his death appeared on the artist’s Instagram account. Mayall was born on November 29, 1933 in Macclesfield, England. In the 1950s, he became familiar with American blues and started playing the guitar and harmonica. In 1963, he formed the band Bluesbreakers, which became a hotbed of talent for many famous blues musicians, including Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Jack Bruce and Jimmy Page. His career spanned more than six decades and during that time he played with countless talented artists, many of whom became stars (besides the already mentioned Mick Fleetwood, Gary Moore, Peter Green, Mick Taylor and John Hammond.) He released more than thirty albums and played many concerts around the world. His music featured an authentic blues sound with elements of jazz and rock. In addition to his guitar skills, he was also a talented singer and songwriter. Mayall’s influence on blues music cannot be disputed. His innovative style and energetic stage presence helped push the style into the mainstream and inspired countless musicians to pursue the genre. He was popular not only for his talent, but also for his humble and kind nature, which earned him the respect and admiration of his fans and colleagues. The death of John Mayall is a great loss for the world (not only) of blues music. However, his legacy will live on in his music and in the hearts of those he inspired.“;$(this).parent().parent().html(tmpo);return false;”>
