John Mayall

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.

Known for

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

24 July 1978

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

3 November 2006

Red, White and Blues

3 October 2003

John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

16 June 2001

The Big Picnic

23 October 1981

Acting roles

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
—	John Mayall - The Lost Broadcasts	Himself
2021	Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads	Self
2020	Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac	Self
2018	Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars	Self
2011	John Mayall - Live in London
2009	Peter Green: Man of the World
2006	Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears	Self
2004	John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues Greats	Himself
2004	John Mayall - The Godfather of British Blues/The Turning Point	Primary Artist
2003	The Soul of a Man	Self (archive footage)
2003	The Blues	Self (archive footage)
2003	Red, White and Blues	Self
2003	John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends: 70th Birthday Concert	Self
2003	Mountain Stage Blues Special	Himself
2001	John Lee Hooker - That's My Story
1997	Classic Albums	Self
1995	30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley	Self
1988	Baja Oklahoma	Self
1988	John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Live In Germany	Vocals, Guitar & Keyboards
1985	Sunset Strip	Roger Lucas
1981	The Big Picnic	John Mayall (uncredited)
1978	Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band	Our Guests at Heartland
1969	John Mayall - The Turning Point	Self

Credits

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
1972	Leatherlip	Sound Engineer