John Mayall

Acting

Born: 1933-11-29
Died: 2024-07-22
From: Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.2

Also Known As

John Mayall, OBE

Biography

John Mayall, OBE, was an English blues singer, guitarist, organist and songwriter, whose musical career spans over fifty years. In the 1960s, he was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band which has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians. They include Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor, Larry Taylor, and Aynsley Dunbar.

Awards & Nominations1 won · 2 nominated

Nominated

Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album

The Sun Is Shining Down

2023
🏆 Won

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

2005
Nominated

Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album

Wake Up Call

1994