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John Mayall Dies: British Music Icon Whose Bluesbreakers Featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green & Others Was 90


John Mayall, whose group the Bluesbreakers helped nurture many legends of British blues and rock including Eric Clapton & Mick Taylor, died July 22. He was 90.

John Mayall in 1971 and 2019Getty Images “It is with heavy hearts that we bear the news that John Mayall passed away peacefully in his California home yesterday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family,” the Instagram post reads. “Health issues that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally led to peace for one of this world’s greatest road warriors.” Comments Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.

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