He was best known not for his own playing or singing but for recruiting and polishing the talents of one gifted lead guitarist after another, starting with Eric Clapton.
John Mayall, the pioneering British bandleader whose mid-1960s blues ensembles served as incubators for some of the biggest stars of rock’s golden era, died on Monday. He was 90.
LONDON — John Mayall, the British blues musician whose influential band the Bluesbreakers was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstars, has died. He was 90.
A statement on Mayall’s Instagram page announced his death Tuesday, saying the musician died Monday at his home in California. “Health issues that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally led to peace for one of this world’s greatest road warriors,” the post said.
The song Possessive Emotions by John Mayall is about the struggle with jealousy in a relationship. The lyrics express the singer’s desire to be with their partner all the time and not wanting them to be with anyone else.
The possessive emotions make the singer feel low and lonely when they’re not with their partner. Despite the negative feelings, the singer acknowledges that their emotions are a sign of their strong love for their partner.