Person

John Mayall

Acting · 1933–2024 · Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK

Biography

John Mayall, OBE, 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 counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians. They include Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor, Larry Taylor, and Aynsley Dunbar.

Known for

Filmography

2021Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood MacSelf
2018Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsSelf
2017Monochrome: Black, White & BlueSelf
2011John Mayall - Live in London
2009Peter Green: Man of the World
2007Rolling With the BluesSelf (archive footage)
2006Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli GearsSelf
2004John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues GreatsHimself
2004John Mayall - The Godfather of British Blues/The Turning PointPrimary Artist
2003John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends: 70th Birthday ConcertSelf
2003Red, White and BluesSelf
2003The BluesSelf (archive footage)
2003The Soul of a ManSelf (archive footage)
2003Mountain Stage Blues SpecialHimself
2001John Lee Hooker - That's My Story
1999Eric Clapton: Standing at the CrossroadsSelf
1997Classic AlbumsSelf
199530th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo DiddleySelf
1988John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Live In GermanyVocals, Guitar & Keyboards
1988Baja OklahomaSelf
1985Sunset StripRoger Lucas
1981The Big PicnicJohn Mayall (uncredited)
1978Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandOur Guests at Heartland
1972LeatherlipSound Engineer
1969John Mayall - The Turning PointSelf
—John Mayall - The Lost BroadcastsHimself

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