John Mayall, Pioneer of British Blues, Is Dead at 90
Briefly

John Mayall, the pioneering British bandleader, was known as the godfather of British blues for recruiting and refining the talents of young guitarists like Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor.
During his influential period between 1965 and 1969, Mayall's bands, particularly the Bluesbreakers, produced a list of alumni that included members who would go on to form or join iconic bands like Cream, Fleetwood Mac, and the Rolling Stones.
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