The man who helped the careers of Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac members and other iconic rockers has died.
John Mayall was 90.
Mayall’s death was announced on his social media accounts, saying that he passed away at his California home on Monday. No cause of death was listed, CNN reported.
The musician was called the godfather of British blues and not only helped Clapton, he also advanced the careers of the Rolling Stones and Journey
He played several instruments including guitar, keyboards and harmonica, and also was a singer, but The Washington Post said he was “a bandleader who had a superb eye for talent and a steadfast devotion to the purity of the blues.”
At least seven members of Mayall’s groups have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Mayall himself will be inducted in the fall in the Musical Influence Award category.
Before choosing music as a career, he …