John Mayall

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Musician/Singer John Mayall performs at the Whisky a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA 1969
John Mayall, The Godfather of British Blues, dies aged 90

By Matt Owen Published

The pioneering guitarist masterminded one of the most influential blues collectives ever formed, and helped catapult the career of countless guitar greats

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“Eric’s Les Paul gets stolen, and he knows I’ve got the other one. He starts calling me relentlessly. I charged him £200. It’s worth about two million now”: Andy Summers recalls selling Eric Clapton his Gibson Les Paul ‘Burst for a bargain price

By Phil Weller Published

After Slowhand‘s legendary Beano ‘Burst was stolen in ‘66, Summers reluctantly sold his own Les Paul to the bluesman for a measly £200

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Learn the playing styles of every Eric Clapton era with this epic lesson

By Andy Saphir Published

Five EC pieces for the Slowhand in training...

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Tony McPhee of The Groundhogs
The Groundhogs guitarist and frontman Tony McPhee dies aged 79

By Matt Parker Published

The influential British rock guitarist backed John Lee Hooker, recorded with Jimmy Page and played with Eric Clapton and John Mayall

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John Mayall performs onstage at Teatro Nuevo Apolo on October 08, 2019 in Madrid, Spain
John Mayall announces star-studded new album, The Sun Is Shining Down

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Set for a January 28, 2022 release, the album will feature contributions from Mike Campbell, Marcus King, Buddy Miller and more

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John Mayall retires from touring
John Mayall announces retirement from touring, telling fans “it is time for me to hang up my road shoes”

By Matt Parker Published

The British blues-rock icon will limit himself to one-off shows and events local to his California base

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John Mayall: "Eric Clapton was totally unique. It’s testament to his command of the blues at such an early age"

By Elliot Stephen Cohen Published

What do Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, Jack Bruce and Peter Green have in common? At one point or another they've graced our ears with the legendary bluesman

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March 13, 1965: Eric Clapton Quits The Yardbirds

By Damian Fanelli Published

Fifty years ago today—March 13, 1965—guitarist Eric Clapton quit the Yardbirds. It's one of the best things that ever happened—period.

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Former Rolling Stones Guitarist Mick Taylor Heads to NYC’s Iridium for Six Shows

By Damian Fanelli Published

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Interview: Former Rolling Stones Guitarist Mick Taylor Discusses Gear, Bluesbreakers, Iridium and The Stones

By Damian Fanelli Published

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