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'''John Mayall''', [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] (29 November 1933 &ndash; 22 July 2024)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.prideofmanchester.com/music/Johnmayall.htm| accessdate=15 June 2013 |title=Pride of Manchester's guide to John Mayall}}</ref> was an [[English people|English]] [[blues]] singer, guitarist, organist and songwriter, whose musical career spans over fifty years. In the 1960s, he was the founder of [[John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers]], a band which has included some of the most famous blues and [[blues rock]] musicians.
'''John Mayall''', [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] (29 November 1933 &ndash; 22 July 2024)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.prideofmanchester.com/music/Johnmayall.htm| accessdate=15 June 2013 |title=Pride of Manchester's guide to John Mayall}}</ref> was an [[English people|English]] [[blues]] singer, guitarist, organist and songwriter, whose musical career spans over fifty years. In the 1960s, he was the founder of [[John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers]], a band which has included some of the most famous blues and [[blues rock]] musicians.

In April 2024, Mayall was selected for induction into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 2024.<ref name="rrhof24">{{cite web |title=2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees |url=https://rockhall.com/2024-inductees/ |website=Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |access-date=22 April 2024 |date=22 April 2024}}</ref><ref name="hofgreene">{{cite magazine |last1=Greene |first1=Andy |title=Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J. Blige Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Class |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rock-hall-fame-2024-cher-ozzy-osbourne-dave-matthews-band-mary-j-blige-1235007784/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=22 April 2024 |date=22 April 2024}}</ref>


Mayall died on 22 July 2024 at the age 90. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Rozzo |first1=Mark |title=Blues Legend John Mayall Is Dead at 90 |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/blues-legend-john-mayall-is-dead-at-90 |website=Vanity Fair |access-date=24 July 2024 |date=23 July 2024}}</ref>
Mayall died on 22 July 2024 at the age 90. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Rozzo |first1=Mark |title=Blues Legend John Mayall Is Dead at 90 |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/blues-legend-john-mayall-is-dead-at-90 |website=Vanity Fair |access-date=24 July 2024 |date=23 July 2024}}</ref>

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John Mayall
Mayall performing in 2007
Mayall performing in 2007
Background information
Born(1933-11-29)29 November 1933
Macclesfield, England
Died22 July 2024(2024-07-22) (aged 90)
California, U.S.
GenresBlues rock, harmonica blues, British blues, electric blues
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards, piano, synthesizers, organ, drums
Years active1956–2024
LabelsDecca, DJM, ABC, Eagle, Snapper, One-Way Records, Polydor, Silvertone, GNP Crescendo
Websitewww.johnmayall.com

John Mayall, OBE (29 November 1933 – 22 July 2024)[1] was an English blues singer, guitarist, organist and songwriter, whose musical career spans over fifty years. In the 1960s, he was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band which has included some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians.

In April 2024, Mayall was selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.[2][3]

Mayall died on 22 July 2024 at the age 90. [4]

References

  1. "Pride of Manchester's guide to John Mayall". Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. "2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  3. Greene, Andy (22 April 2024). "Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J. Blige Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Class". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  4. Rozzo, Mark (23 July 2024). "Blues Legend John Mayall Is Dead at 90". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 24 July 2024.

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