John Mayall

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November 29, 1933 — July 22, 2024Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK

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

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

2018

The Soul of a Man

The Soul of a Man

2003

The Blues

The Blues

2003

Baja Oklahoma

Baja Oklahoma

1988

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

1997

Sunset Strip

Sunset Strip

1985

Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

2006

Red, White and Blues

Red, White and Blues

2003

John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

2001

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Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac

Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac

2021

Self

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

2018

Self

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

2017

Self

John Mayall - Live in London

John Mayall - Live in London

2011

Peter Green: Man of the World

Peter Green: Man of the World

2009

Rolling With the Blues

Rolling With the Blues

2007

Self (archive footage)

Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

2006

Self

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues Greats

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues Greats

2004

Himself

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

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

2004

Primary Artist

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends: 70th Birthday Concert

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends: 70th Birthday Concert

2003

Self

Red, White and Blues

Red, White and Blues

2003

Self

The Blues

The Blues

2003

Self (archive footage)

The Soul of a Man

The Soul of a Man

2003

Self (archive footage)

Mountain Stage Blues Special

Mountain Stage Blues Special

2003

Himself

John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

2001

Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads

Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads

1999

Self

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

1997

Self

30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

1995

Self

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Live In Germany

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Live In Germany

1988

Vocals, Guitar & Keyboards

Baja Oklahoma

Baja Oklahoma

1988

Self

Sunset Strip

Sunset Strip

1985

Roger Lucas

The Big Picnic

The Big Picnic

1981

John Mayall (uncredited)

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978

Our Guests at Heartland

John Mayall - The Turning Point

John Mayall - The Turning Point

1969

Self

John Mayall - The Lost Broadcasts

John Mayall - The Lost Broadcasts

Himself

Sound1

Leatherlip

1972

Sound Engineer