Mayall performing onstage in Greenwich Village, New York City, in 1979 British blues musician John Mayall - whose influential band the Bluesbreakers was a springboard for stars including Eric Clapton - has died at the age of 90. The songwriter died at his home in California on Monday surrounded by his family.

John Mayall, a pioneering Blues musician who was recently announced as a 2024 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90 years old.

John Mayall, the British blues musician whose influential band the Bluesbreakers was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstars, has died. He was 90.

Legendary musician dies aged 90 Trailblazing British blues and rock musician John Mayall has died at the age of 90. Known as ‘The Godfather of British Blues,’ Mayall’s death marks the end of an era for the blues and rock music scenes he helped shape.

Iconic musician John Mayall has died aged 90 (Picture: Getty Images) Mick Fleetwood and Eric Clapton have lead tributes to iconic blues and rock musician John Mayall, who died at the age of 90 on July 24. Known as ‘The Godfather of British Blues,’ Mayall’s death marks the end of an era for the blues and rock music scenes he helped shape.