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John Mayall

Born 1933-11-29
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring John Mayall

Classic Albums
TV
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Classic Albums

1997
TMDB3.9
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Movie
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978
TMDB2.2
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Movie
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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

2018
TMDB3.5
The Blues
TV
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The Blues

2003
TMDB3.7
The Soul of a Man
Movie
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The Soul of a Man

2003
TMDB3.3
Baja Oklahoma
Movie
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Baja Oklahoma

1988
TMDB3.3
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
TV
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Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

2017
TMDB0.0
Sunset Strip
Movie
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Sunset Strip

1985
TMDB1.4
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
Movie
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Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

2006
TMDB3.0
Red, White and Blues
Movie
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Red, White and Blues

2003
TMDB3.8

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (26 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood MacMick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood MacSelfMovie2021
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsEric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsSelfMovie2018
Monochrome: Black, White & BlueMonochrome: Black, White & BlueSelfTV Series2017
John Mayall - Live in LondonJohn Mayall - Live in LondonSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
Peter Green: Man of the WorldPeter Green: Man of the WorldSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Rolling With the BluesRolling With the BluesSelf (archive footage)Movie2007
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli GearsClassic Albums: Cream - Disraeli GearsSelfMovie2006
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues GreatsJohn Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues GreatsHimselfMovie2004
John Mayall - The Godfather of British Blues/The Turning PointPrimary ArtistMovie2004
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends: 70th Birthday ConcertJohn Mayall & The Bluesbreakers And Friends: 70th Birthday ConcertSelfMovie2003
Red, White and BluesRed, White and BluesSelfMovie2003
The BluesThe BluesSelf (archive footage)TV Series2003
The Soul of a ManThe Soul of a ManSelf (archive footage)Movie2003
Mountain Stage Blues SpecialHimselfMovie2003
John Lee Hooker - That's My StoryJohn Lee Hooker - That's My StorySelf / AppearanceMovie2001
Eric Clapton: Standing at the CrossroadsEric Clapton: Standing at the CrossroadsSelfMovie1999
Classic AlbumsClassic AlbumsSelfTV Series1997
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo DiddleySelfMovie1995
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Live In GermanyVocals, Guitar & KeyboardsMovie1988
Baja OklahomaBaja OklahomaSelfMovie1988
Sunset StripSunset StripRoger LucasMovie1985
The Big PicnicThe Big PicnicJohn Mayall (uncredited)Movie1981
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandOur Guests at HeartlandMovie1978
LeatherlipSound EngineerMovie1972
John Mayall - The Turning PointJohn Mayall - The Turning PointSelfMovie1969
John Mayall - The Lost BroadcastsHimselfMovie—