John Mayall
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The Groundhogs guitarist and frontman Tony McPhee dies aged 79
By Matt Parker published
The influential British rock guitarist backed John Lee Hooker, recorded with Jimmy Page and played with Eric Clapton and John Mayall

John Mayall announces star-studded new album, The Sun Is Shining Down
By Jackson Maxwell published
Set for a January 28, 2022 release, the album will feature contributions from Mike Campbell, Marcus King, Buddy Miller and more

John Mayall announces retirement from touring, telling fans “it is time for me to hang up my road shoes”
By Matt Parker published
The British blues-rock icon will limit himself to one-off shows and events local to his California base

John Mayall: "Eric Clapton was totally unique. It’s testament to his command of the blues at such an early age"
By Elliot Stephen Cohen published
What do Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, Jack Bruce and Peter Green have in common? At one point or another they've graced our ears with the legendary bluesman

March 13, 1965: Eric Clapton Quits The Yardbirds
By Damian Fanelli published
Fifty years ago today—March 13, 1965—guitarist Eric Clapton quit the Yardbirds. It's one of the best things that ever happened—period.
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