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Eric Clapton Pays Tribute to ‘Mentor’ John Mayall: ‘He Taught Me All I Really Know’

Eric Clapton paid tribute to his friend and "mentor" John Mayall Wednesday following the death of the Bluesbreakers legend at the age of 90.

Eric Clapton paid tribute to his friend and “mentor” John Mayall on social media Wednesday following news of the Bluesbreakers legend’s death at the age of 90. “He was a great pioneer of British blues and had a wonderful eye for talented young musicians, including Mick Taylor – who he recommended to me after Brian Jones died – ushering in a new era for the Stones.” Clapton, who called Mayall his “mentor,” added, “I played with his band for a couple of years, with Hughie [Flint, drummer] and John [McVie, bassist], and it was a fantastic experience.

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