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John Mayall

Acting

Born November 29, 1933 · Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK

Died July 22, 2024

Also known as John Mayall, OBE

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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.

Awards & recognition

  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 2005
  • Grammy Award — Best Traditional Blues Album · 2023 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Contemporary Blues Album · 1994 · nominated

Filmography5 titles

Classic Albums

1997as Self

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

2017as Self

Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads

1999as Self

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978as Our Guests at Heartland

Sunset Strip

1985as Roger Lucas