Album: Back to the Roots by John Mayall (1971)
Genre: Blues | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Artist Background: Born in Macclesfield, Cheshire in 1933, Mayall's father was Murray Mayall, a guitarist and jazz music enthusiast. From an early age, John was drawn to the sounds of American blues players such as Lead Belly, Albert Ammons, Pinetop Smith, and Eddie Lang, and taught himself to play the piano, guitars, and harmonica. Mayall spent three years in Korea for national service and, during a period of leave, he bought his first electric guitar. Back in Manchester, he enrolled at Manchester College of A... Part of the Macclesfield music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Macclesfield music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Tags: Blues, Gritty, 1970s, Album

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Back to the Roots

John Mayall

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