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John Mayall

John Mayall

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.

Known for

Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac
2021 • Self
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
2018 • Self
John Mayall - Live in London
John Mayall - Live in London
2011
Peter Green: Man of the World
Peter Green: Man of the World
2009
Rolling With the Blues
Rolling With the Blues
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
2006 • Self
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues Greats
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues Greats
2004 • Himself
John Mayall - The Godfather of British Blues/The Turning Point
2004 • Primary Artist

Full filmography

Rolling With the Blues
Rolling With the Blues
2007 • Self (archive footage)
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The Soul of a Man
The Soul of a Man
2003 • Self (archive footage)
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Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip
1985 • Roger Lucas
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The Big Picnic
The Big Picnic
1981 • John Mayall (uncredited)
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978 • Our Guests at Heartland
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John Mayall – Biography, Known For & Filmography