John Mayall | |
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![]() Mayall performing in 2007 | |
Background information | |
Born | Macclesfield, England | 29 November 1933
Genres | Blues rock, harmonica blues, British blues, electric blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards, piano, synthesizers, organ, drums |
Years active | 1956–present |
Labels | Decca, DJM, ABC, Eagle, Snapper, One-Way Records, Polydor, Silvertone, GNP Crescendo |
Website | www |
John Mayall, OBE (born 29 November 1933)[1] is 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 included some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians.