John Mayall: A Legendary Career in Blues
John Mayall, the English blues singer, guitarist, organist and songwriter, has a net worth of $5 million. He is best known as the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has included some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians over the years.
Born on November 29, 1933, in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, Mayall attracted considerable attention in 1965 with the Bluesbreakers, with Eric Clapton as their new guitar player. By the start of the ’70s, he relocated to the United States where he spent most of the next 15 years recording with local musicians for various labels.
In 1982, Mayall was reunited with Mick Taylor, John McVie, and Colin Allen for a two-year world tour from which a live album would emerge. In celebration of his 70th birthday, Mayall reunited with special guests Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, and Chris Barber during a fundraiser show, Unite for Unicef concert.
Mayall was awarded an OBE in the Honours List in 2005, and in 2016, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Mayall continues to tour with his band, and he was disbanding the Bluesbreakers to cut back on his heavy workload and give himself the freedom to work with other musicians.
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