John Mayall

John Mayall
Mayall performing in 2004
Mayall performing in 2004
Background information
Born (1933-11-29) 29 November 1933 (age 90)
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Years active1956–present
Labels
Member ofJohn Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
Websitejohnmayall.com

John Mayall OBE (born 29 November 1933)[1] is an English blues and rock musician, songwriter and producer. In the 1960s, he formed John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians.

A singer, guitarist, harmonica player, and keyboardist, he has a career that spans nearly seven decades. At ninety years old, Mayall is one of the oldest active musicians. Mayall was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the musical excellence category in 2024.

  1. ^ "UPI Almanac for Friday, Nov. 29, 2019". United Press International. 29 November 2019. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2020. British blues musician John Mayall in 1933 (age 86)

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