John Mayall News

Blues pioneer John Mayall says he wanted a "shot in the arm," and found it by assembling a new band.

For John Mayall, the past year has been another turning point. Last November, the elder statesman of British blues-rock announced he was disbanding his latest long-running lineup of Bluesbreakers to cut back on his heavy workload, sparking speculation that the legendary singer-guitarist was eyeing retirement.

Holger Petersen credits CkUa with putting him on the path to his life's passion--being an ambassador for the blues.

If they ever need an actor for a movie where a cranky old white dude steps onto a porch, shaking his fist, to berate kids in the street for their expletive-laced music, John Mayall would be a prime casting choice.

UNTIL 2002, Oli Brown had never picked up a guitar a ' now the 19-year-old blues star is coming to Worthing with his first solo tour.

As the elder statesman of British blues, it is John Mayall's lot to be more renowned as a bandleader and mentor than as a performer in his own right.

Just look at the line up for the 1971 autumn season - John Mayall, Magna Carta, Ray Charles, Gene Pitney and Deep Purple - and that's all in the month of September.

With all of the hoopla lately over the Beatles reissued CDs, there are several new releases that you should know about.

OWLS HEAD : Big Star: Keep an Eye on the Sky . One of the most revered bands, and one whose failure to reach the masses was due to label difficulties, the quartet Big Star managed to influence a generation of musicians, including power-pop bands Cheap Trick, R.E.M. and The Replacements.. The group put together a brilliant first album, a oe#1 ...

With the realization that there will always be more music coming at him than he can keep up with, AAJ Managing Editor John Kelman wonders why anyone would think that jazz is dead or dying.

On September 15th, 2009 the good folks at Eagle Rock Entertainment will be releasing Tough , the 57th studio album from British blues legend John Mayall .

EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT IS PROUD TO PRESENT JOHN MAYALL'S 'TOUGH" New Studio Album By The Blues Master - His 57th To Date New York, NY--Over the years, Eagle Rock Entertainment has developed a strong relationship with legendary blues master John Mayall.

Legendary JOHN MAYALL & HIS BLUESBREAKERS tour Western Canada this November - Tickets on sale Friday, September 4 CALGARY, Sept.

The godfather of the British blues is coming to Winnipeg. John Mayall will play the Pantages Playhouse Theatre Nov.

John Mayall, the father of British blues will perform in Kelowna Nov. 12. Mayall is releasing a new CD, Tough, on Sept.15 - his 57th to date.

London, John Mayall Critic rating Description: A performance by the Macclesfield-born blues guitarist and songwriter, with his touring band.

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THIS might be the blues, but 75-year-old John Mayall and his merry band look like they're having the time of their lives.

MARYPORT Blues Festival will take its place on the national stage when highlights of the event are broadcast on a special BBC Radio 2 programme this summer.

Legendary British blues rock band Savoy Brown, who pioneered the movement in England in the mid-'60s, alongside artists such as Eric Clapton and John Mayall, paving the way for bands like Led Zeppelin, will be headlining the annual Riverhead Blues Music Festival the weekend of July 18 and 19.