John Mayall, the influential British blues rock icon, has died at the age of 90. He was the leader of the trailblazing group, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, which launched the careers of many future rock legends, including Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, who eventually went on to form Cream together; Peter Green and John McVie, who created Fleetwood Mac; Mick Taylor, the future guitarist in the Rolling Stones; and eventual Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention drummer, Aynsley Dunbar.
Mayall’s death was shared in a statement made by the musician’s family: “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. 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.” Mayall died just months before he was set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where the blues legend was going to be honored with the Musical Influence Award. (Consequence of Sound)