By Steve Newton The first time I interviewed blues legend John Mayall was in December of 1988, shortly after he'd released his Chicago Line album, which featured smokin' guitarists Walter Trout and Coco Montoya. Mayall has always surrounded himself with the finest pickers--including guys like Mick Taylor, Eric Clapton, and Peter Green--so at one point … Continue reading That time John Mayall told me that his Bluesbreakers of 1988 were the best band he ever had
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John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers bring the guitar-heavy Chicago Line to Vancouver’s Town Pump
kevin statham photo ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JAN. 20, 1989 By Steve Newton Lynyrd Skynyrd once recorded an LP called Nuthin' Fancy. Now I don't know if British blues great John Mayall ever heard that album or not, but he sure seems to have taken the title to heart. At the Town Pump last weekend (January … Continue reading John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers bring the guitar-heavy Chicago Line to Vancouver’s Town Pump
John Mayall believes the Bluesbreakers are better than ever on Chicago Line
The biggest aim for most rock musicians starting out is getting on a major label. It's the first step on the road to international stardom.