Blues Legend John Mayall Is Dead at 90

[AudiophileTommy]

RIP John !!! ❤ They gained another hero for Heaven’s band today 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[trishrobinson]

He deserves his spot in the band in the sky. He was an amazing man.

[mariozamprogno]

Rest in peace brother we lost another great one

[clickem]

The profound importance of John as a foundation stone of the British blues movement can’t be overstated. An inspirational father to us all whose run of albums from the 60s into the 70s… Beano, A Hard Road, Crusade, Bare Wires and Blues from Laurel Canyon defined what British blues could be and were a launch pad for the triumvirate of Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. John deserved a knighthood for his cultural contribution. R.I.P. and thanks for everything you gave us John.

[carminelombardi]

John incubated some of the greatest artists that came to form the foundation of modern music, he is owed so much.

[vicprovost]

John is square one for British Blues in the 60s, the number of great musicians he mentored is endless. Saw him in the 70s, he was Awesome! RIP to one of the greats.

[raymartindale]

Thank you Eric for that very heartfelt tribute to John. His importance in popular music and Blues music in particular cannot be overstated. And it’s clear from your statement that he was a very dear man to you and I’m sure a good family man as well. God bless John Mayall. Thank you, Eric.

[stuarthecht]

We lost a legend. John Mayall and his Blues Breakers helped launch some of the greatest musicians in rock and blues. I still love, and listen to, the first Blues Breakers album with Eric Clapton- an absolute classic! RIP John Mayall

[timmorris]

Rest In peace John. Been a fan since early 70s.

[Paolo-ienh]

Yes I had the chance to see him live….
together with my Son.
And that was a memorable great evening.

RIP John,
and thanks for the great music

[סטיבמסלן]

RIP.I saw him in the early 90s and have quite a few albums.A legend!

[davidlorentz]

I’m a 70yr old musician who was greatly influenced by John Mayall.I only seen him live once but that was the “Turning Point” album tour in England and that album still stands up today & is my fav JM album! Oddly a few weeks ago I kinda had a JM afternoon listening to his broad collection of works, something I hadn’t done in years!.. God Bless and RIP John Mayall, a “true” legend.

[BassMonkey-ev]

The man who introduced a young music fan to blues all those years ago. Thank you John Mayall. You well be missed.

[thomasryan]

"I can't do my best unless I got room to move".
That was one of my mantras growing up.
RIP John.

[mikeohagan]

Many great musicians came up through his Bluesbreaker franchise. He will always be a legend who built the British blues. RIP John.

[rollingthunder]

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant musician and pioneer of the genre. His gigs were utterly awesome. RIP BLUES LEGEND.

[SteveGamlin]

Wow...truly one of the pioneers. What a life well-lived, to have had such an impact and given so many people an opportunity to shine. Rest in peace, John Mayall.

[henrygrimes]

John was one of the best judges of talent I’ve ever seen. RIP John!

[SmokinGun]

As a harmonica player my singular favorite is clearly ROOM TO MOVE. One of the greatest harmonica pieces of all time. R.I.P. John Mayall.🙏

[ChuckMarteau]

I saw the Bluesbreakers in Honolulu about 15 years ago... We arrived early. I see this guy by the entrance, setting up a small makeshift table with CD's of the Bluesbreakers' latest release. He was by himself and I almost felt sorry for him. I'm buying a CD from the guy and I realize, Oh my God that's JOHN MAYALL! That's the type of guy he was. He never was or wanted to be a "celebrity", he was just a musician with incredible integrity and a passion for the Blues. A few weeks later, I got to chat with him at the Dallas Forth Worth airport...