John Mayall, Legendary Godfather of British Blues, Dead at 90

[mark2114]

I saw him in the 90's at a small venue, it was a good show but was a bit sad when the Godfather of British Blues came out after the show on the stage was personally selling some CD's and other merch..
We were able to talk a bit but still sad.



“Keep on playing the blues somewhere, John,” his family wrote of the musician who worked with Eric Clapton, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood throughout his storied career

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/m...ry-1235066448/

[fatoldpig]

Saw him in 2016 at Shank Hall, Milwaukee, WI, USA in 2016. RIP!!

[Simond]

Yes, sad. The only time I got to see him was at the Bath Festival in 1970. Because of rain delays, he didn't get to come on until about 06.00 in the morning. He played for about an hour. I have a recording of his set. His pick-up band on that occasion was Peter Green, Ric Grech, Aynsley Dunbar and Rod Mayall. It was also the only occasion that I got to see Peter Green.

John's influence on the British scene can't be overstated - so many talented musicians got their starts with him, including Peter Green, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood. I was pleased when Mick Fleetwood brought John on stage for a few numbers at the 'Tribute to Peter Green' show a few years back.