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John Mayall

While John Mayall - born November 29, 1933, in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England - was never a household name nor did he achieve significant mainstream success, yet his influence on contemporary British music was massive. Often referred to as the ‘godfather of the British blues movement,’ John Mayall was effectively the catalyst for many great guitarists, including Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor. The son of a jazz guitarist, he was inspired by American blues icons Leadbelly, Pinetop Smith, Albert Ammons, and Eddie Lang and taught himself to play guitar, piano, and harmo...