AllMusic

New Releases
  • Featured New Releases
  • Editors' Choice
  • All New Releases
Discover
  • Genres  ›
  • Moods  ›
  • Themes  ›
  • Blues
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Electronic
  • Folk
  • International
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • New Age
  • Pop/Rock
  • Rap
  • R&B
  • Reggae
  • Stage & Screen
  • All Genres
  • Aggressive
  • Bittersweet
  • Druggy
  • Energetic
  • Happy
  • Hypnotic
  • Laid Back/Mellow
  • Melancholy
  • Passionate
  • Romantic
  • Sad
  • Sentimental
  • Sexy
  • Trippy
  • All Moods
  • Background Music
  • Celebration
  • Cool & Cocky
  • Drinking
  • Hanging Out
  • In Love
  • Introspection
  • Late Night
  • Partying
  • Rainy Day
  • Relaxation
  • Road Trip
  • Romantic Evening
  • Sex
  • All Themes
Articles
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Lists
  • Streams
  • Videos
  • All Posts
Recommendations
My Profile
Advanced Search
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • RSS

John Mayall

Major British blues bandleader who, starting in London in 1963, featured some of the most successful rock musicians of the '60s and '70s.
Read Full Biography

  • Overview ↓
  • Biography ↓
  • Discography ↓
  • Songs ↓
  • Credits ↓
  • Awards ↓
  • Related ↓

Share on

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • tumblr

Album Highlights

  • Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton
    John Mayall & the B … / John Mayall
    Bluesbreakers with Eric …
  • The Sun is Shining Down
    John Mayall
    The Sun is Shining Down
  • Stories
    John Mayall & the B … / John Mayall
    Stories
  • The Turning Point
    John Mayall
    The Turning Point
  • Crusade
    John Mayall & the B … / John Mayall
    Crusade
  • First Generation 1965-1974
    John Mayall
    First Generation 1965-1 …
See Full Discography

Related Artists

  • Paul Butterfield
    Similar to
    Paul Butterfield
  • Ten Years After
    Similar to
    Ten Years After
  • Jimmy Reed
    Influenced by
    Jimmy Reed
  • Jack Bruce
    Similar to
    Jack Bruce
  • Eric Clapton
    Associated with
    Eric Clapton
  • Free
    Associated with
    Free
See All Related Artists

Artists Moods

  • Freewheeling
  • Gritty
  • Organic
  • Rollicking
  • Confident
  • Earnest
  • Rousing
  • Swaggering
  • Aggressive
  • Boisterous
  • Dramatic
  • Earthy
  • Passionate
  • Reverent
  • Rowdy
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Exuberant
  • Yearning
  • Brooding
  • Playful
  • Raucous
  • Stylish

Artists Themes

  • Cool & Cocky
  • Feeling Blue
  • Heartache
  • Late Night
  • Drinking
  • Freedom
  • Guys Night Out
  • Partying

John Mayall
photo credit: Christina Arrigoni

John Mayall - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2020s

Born

November 29, 1933 in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

Genre

Blues Pop/Rock

Styles

Blues Revival Blues-Rock British Blues Electric Harmonica Blues Regional Blues Modern Electric Blues

Member Of

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
Submit Corrections

Our Properties

  • AllMusic

  • AllMovie

  • SideReel

Site Overview

  • New Releases

  • Discover

  • Articles

  • Recommendations

About

  • What is AllMusic?

  • Copyright Policy

  • Privacy Policy

  • Terms of Service

  • Advertise

Questions and Contact

  • FAQ

  • Feedback

Your AllMusic Account

  • My Profile

  • Account Settings

Remove Ads

  • Subscribe to AllMusic

  • Sign Up for Twitter Blue

Follow Us

  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • Tumblr

  • Pinterest

Sign Up For Our Weekly New Releases Newsletter

Please enter a valid email address.

There was a problem subscribing you. Please try again.

Thank You for subscribing to the AllMusic New Releases Newsletter.

©2022 ALLMUSIC, NETAKTION LLC - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED