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John Mayall
1933 - 2024
John Mayall
1933 - 2024
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BORN
1933
DIED
2024
John Mayall Obituary
John Mayall was a British blues guitarist and bandleader who helped launch the careers of legends like Eric Clapton, Peter Green (1946–2020), and Mick Taylor.
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14 Entries
Blake F. MCBEE
September 9, 2024
My condolences to family [email protected]
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Katherine Bell
August 30, 2024
The curtain on Mayall's long, rich life is a deep burgundy velvet with gold brocade and dusty clouds of memories from many acts and characters. He influenced many big wheels but Mayall was a fulsome entertainer and recording artist. There were dance numbers on the jukebox at the beer garden where I drank and later worked. Then in 1979, a guy took me to see the Bluesbreakers live. He wouldn't dance but urged me on and that night I learnt that to dance alone with a quality live band was to kiss the blues goodbye. So many great records but my favorite remains Blues from Laurel Canyon. Vale to a great.
Graham Martin
August 27, 2024
Once seen (and heard!) never forgotten. Thank for all you did in promoting the wonderful Blues. RIP.
Alan Peck
August 20, 2024
Thank you for the music.
I was lucky to see John and the band in Australia in the early 70's.
Such a brilliant musician and singer.
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ER
July 31, 2024
Sending condolences to John family and friends during this time of grief and sorrow. May Almighty God comfort you and give you the strength to cope. Also may the fond memories always be cherished.
Matthew J. McGuire
July 30, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Irma Nance
July 28, 2024
Listening to his music with my brother as teens.
K darrah
July 27, 2024
Best music ever! K have very fond memories of his music in the early 70s. RIP Mr. Mayall!
Tony Jeffery
July 27, 2024
I jam to his records on a regular basis. For my generation of musicians he's simply a legend. Wonderful and humble man
Tim Tjernlund
July 26, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Carson Loveless
July 25, 2024
Condolences to his family
Elizabeth Bell
July 24, 2024
RIP John Mayall
Kym and Kevin(brother) Tate
July 24, 2024
My family ,the Tate family was so fortunate and blessed to have met John. We used to visit the Mulholland home with his daughter Tracy(aka,May b Red) and her brother Spencer.Tracy and I share the same birthday April 14th. I remember walking down the path in the back to go to the theater. John and Maggie( If I remember) always welcomed us and were so hospitable! I wish we had kept in touch with Tracy. John was an amazing, beautiful and loving person who touched so many lives. We've truly lost a legend which is so heartbreaking! Praying for the family during this tough time. This one hurts so bad! Tracy we think of you often, so many good memories from Venice Beach on Rose remember?
Jody brachman
July 24, 2024
I'm good u I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc rip he seemed like a nice guy I will miss him so. I loved his music etc. No rush take care
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