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John Mayall - and the Bluesbreakers archiveJohn Mayall was, as a child, influenced by such greats as Leadbelly, Albert Ammons, Pinetop Smith, and Eddie Lang. From the age of 13 he taught himself to play and develop his own style with the aid of a neighbour's piano, borrowed guitars, and secondhand harmonicas. John met his soulmate in Eric Clapton, who had quit the Yardbirds in favour of playing the blues. This historic union culminated in the first hit album for John's band, the Bluesbreakers, and resulted in worldwide legendary status. A succession of great musicians defined their artistic roots under John's leadership, and he became well known for discovering new talent. As sidemen left to form their own groups, others took their places. Peter Green, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood became Fleetwood Mac. Andy Fraser formed Free, and Mick Taylor joined the Rolling Stones. As Eric Clapton has stated, "John Mayall has actually run an incredibly great school for musicians." As for the man himself, the father of six and the grandfather of six, John Mayall, at 75, hopes to keep the blues alive for many more years to come.

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John Mayall

John Mayall - and the Bluesbreakers

John Mayall - and the Bluesbreakers (Concert) production archive for QTIX code T1641314990. Details of all John Mayall - and the Bluesbreakers archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0523413609

Archive Listings

7 Jul 09Anvil Arts
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
5 Jul 09Rock City
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
2 Jul 09O2 Academy Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside
Performance Details => Venue archive
1 Jul 09Picturedrome
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
30 Jun 09The Picture House (formerly HMV Picture House)
Edinburgh
Performance Details => Venue archive
29 Jun 09O2 Academy Glasgow
Glasgow
Performance Details => Venue archive

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