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John Mayall, Legendary Pioneer of British Blues, Dead at 90

John Mayall, the influential British blues-rock musician whose bands included Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Jack Bruce, died at age 90.

“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.” A cause of death was not immediately revealed. “John Mayall gave us ninety years of tireless efforts to educate, inspire and entertain,” the statement continued, sharing that he was “surrounded with love” by his ex-wives Pamela and Maggie, his secretary Jane, and his close friends. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is set to induct Mayall in October, after the organization’s committee granted him the Musical Influence Award, alongside Alexis Korner and Big Mama Thornton.

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