John Mayall was a lightning rod for the blues who changed the course of British music
Richard Williams
He may not have had the star quality of those he inspired, from Eric Clapton to the Rolling Stones, but the late musician’s skill and passion were transformational
John Mayall obituary
Bandleader, composer, instrumentalist and singer who nurtured players such as Eric Clapton and put British blues on the map
John Mayall, pioneering figure of British blues, dies aged 90
Influential musician, whose band the Bluesbreakers played leading role in 60s blues revival, dies at home in California
June 2024
The other 1969 concert that changed music: ‘one of the most important stories in rock history’
Revival69 glimpses into starry Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, which gave Beatles fans a new look at John Lennon
May 2024
David Sanborn obituary
American alto saxophonist who played with many of the jazz greats and collaborated with David Bowie and Stevie Wonder
March 2024
Pattie Boyd memorabilia sells for almost £3m at auction
Collection includes letters from time model was involved in love triangle with Eric Clapton and George Harrison
February 2024
‘Am I a poor lover, am I ugly?’ Eric Clapton letters reveal details of George Harrison love triangle
The reader interview
Sheryl Crow: ‘AI is so real. It feels like an assault on my spirit’
August 2023
Why rap and drill are the folk music of today
Letters: Readers respond to an editorial about the continuing use of rap and drill lyrics in courtrooms as evidence of guilt
June 2023
Pete Brown obituary
Poet, musician and lyricist who co-wrote some of Cream’s greatest hits including I Feel Free and Sunshine of Your Love
March 2023
Jim Gordon obituary
Accomplished rock drummer of the 1960s and 70s who played with George Harrison and Eric Clapton
January 2023
Heart full of soul: the maverick genius of Jeff Beck, the ‘guitarist’s guitarist’
Alexis Petridis
He began with bubblegum pop in the Yardbirds, then moved on to psychedelia, funk, jazz fusion, even techno – but no matter what the genre, Beck was always ahead of the curve
November 2022
Nil By Mouth review – Gary Oldman’s overwhelming study of family violence
George, Eric and me: Pattie Boyd on her favourite images – in pictures
March 2022
‘Clapton turned incredibly pale when Jimi began to play’: Brian Auger, the Swinging 60s’ pop Zelig
The keys wizard played with Rod Stewart and turned down Hendrix but has never enjoyed the renown of his peers. At 82, on the cusp of a new reissue collection, his passion is undimmed
December 2021
Eric Clapton to waive legal costs against woman who attempted to sell single bootlegged CD
Eric Clapton wins legal case against woman selling bootleg live CD for £8.45
September 2021
‘British blues will survive the apocalypse!’: how the underground scene kept its groove
Seventy years ago, the blues arrived on these shores and transformed the musical landscape. Today, it lives in the shadow of the genres it inspired – but the scene is still thriving
August 2021
Eric Clapton releases song seen as criticising official response to Covid
This Has Gotta Stop lines include ‘I can’t take this BS any longer’ and follows negative comments about restrictions
July 2021
Eric Clapton refuses to play venues that require proof of vaccination
Clapton says he won’t perform for a ‘discriminated audience’ after vaccination passports made mandatory for clubs and venues this autumn
