Reflecting on a lifetime of achievement, John Mayall, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
On November 29, 1933, the “Godfather of British Blues” was born in small-town Macclesfield, United Kingdom, and would go on to permanently alter and inspire the blues-rock industry. North of ninety years later, the blues superstar passed away on July 22nd, 2024, three months before his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. In October 2024, John Mayall, the face of blues-rock, will posthumously receive his spot among rock legends in Cleveland, Ohio.
To listen to his albums is to be transported into the underground of the 1960s, surrounded by his unmistakable soulful, sultry tenor. Hearing “Have You Heard?” is a glimpse into a lost love story, leaving us yearning for a lover who is long gone. While the lyrical lover may have vanished, Mayall’s superstardom did not, as we continue to honor his musical influence.
Few have managed to touch as many souls or cultivate as many passions for blues music as John Mayall. In the aftermath of World War II, a young John Mayall listened to American blues records, learned multiple instruments, and became the musician who left an incredible legacy of 36 studio albums, 34 live recordings, and a bestselling autobiography.
John Mayall’s legacy stretches far beyond his own career. His band, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, included some of the biggest names in rock music, such as: Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce (Cream), Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac), Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones), Harvey Mandel and Larry Taylor (Canned Heat), Jon Mark and John Almond (Mark-Almond Band), and Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top).
This year’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame isn’t the first celebration of John Mayall’s contribution to music. In 2016, Mayall was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, in Memphis, Tennessee and was nominated for Best Traditional Blues Album at the 2022 Grammy Awards, at the age of 88.
Even after his passing, iconic live performances are still slated for release from Renaissance Records US. Available now is John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers “Live at the Capitol Theater - June 18,1982 - Part 1” featuring McVie, Colin Allen, Taylor, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Etta James, Hubert Sumlin, and Sippie Wallace. We’re delighted to honor one of history’s greatest musical performances with two double LPs, available in opaque blue and a limited edition blue marble vinyl, featuring amazing hits such as: “An Eye For An Eye” and “Suitcase Blues.”
John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers “Live at the Capitol Theater - June 18,1982 - Part 2” is currently in the works so devoted fans can cherish this treasured performance at the revered Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey in its entirety. You can pre-save or get notified of "Part 2" by clicking here: https://www.renaissancerecordsus.com/collections/vendors?q=John%20Mayall
Purchase “Part 1” on our site: https://www.renaissancerecordsus.com/collections/vendors?q=John%20Mayall
Learn more about John Mayall’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction: https://rockhall.com/inductees/john-mayall/
Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3OdRVFGisUhXUKUeGlbQdB?si=KoKqQADTRPG0Q4TO3qjYXg
Induction Ceremony to Take Place in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, October 19th, 2024: https://rockhall.com/press-release/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-foundation-announces-2024-inductees/
