March
10, 2016
Music
City USA (Nashville, TN)
Photos by Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo
Story by Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo
John
Mayall made Nashville City Winery his first stop on his U.S. Tour.
Often
referred to as the ”Godfather of the British Blues”, he is being
honored in Memphis May 4 as an inductee into the Blues Hall of Fame.
Born
near Manchester, England in 1933 John was introduced to the Blues at
an early age by his father. In 1962 he moved to London and formed the
“Blues Breakers”, a group with many famous alumni such as Eric
Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, John McVie, and many more. His
“Blues Breaker” album released in 1966 has been called by many as
one of the best albums ever released.
Fifty
years on at 82 years old John still displays the same intense,
exciting, and fun musician/showmanship as in years past. Backed by
Rocky Athas on lead guitar, Greg Rzab on bass, and Jay Davenport on
drums John demonstrated that age is no barrier to making great live
music. Alternating between keyboards, harmonica, and guitar John led
the band through a succession of his own songs. The encore, “All
your Love” (Otis Rush/Willie Dixon) was very appropriate, being the
lead song from that iconic “Blues Breakers” album that started it
all.
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