John Mayall and Tommy Odetto

Often referred to as “The Godfather of British Blues,” John Mayall has an impressive musical career that spans over 50 years.

The English blues singer, pianist, harmonica player, guitarist, and songwriter founded the band, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers in the 1960s -- a band whose members included many celebrated blues and blues rock guitarists, such as: Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Mick Taylor, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya and Buddy Whittington.