John Mayall has passed away

@dweller 

Definitely a sad day for music. 

First introduced to both John Mayall and Eric Clapton with John's Bluesbreakers.

Nice to hear such a heartfelt eulogy from Eric on what John meant to him, but also sad to hear the obvious regrets that Eric still carries with him.

@mahler123 

Really? Have some respect please.

Clapton's playing on that album is indeed some of the best of his career. I can't say it's my favorite. Forced to choose just one album, I'd pick Layla, mostly because I prefer its more melodically and harmonically sophisticated song structures, but for straight Blues played by Brits, Beano is about as good as it gets. I love P. Green's playing with F. Mac but I can't honestly say it's better. 

Agree tony1954. That was a stupid comment, and not even funny.

Saw him a couple years ago, first time since the early 70s. Carolyne Wonderland was the star of the show but John was still bringing it. RIP to an important elder.