He celebrated his 80th birthday here last time = almost a century, of which the majority was as ground-breaking blues pioneer.

The (then still British) John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers has been a true blues institute annex pop-rock lab since the sixties of last century. With surprising hits like Looking Back, Congo Square and the unbelievable, indestructible Room To Move.

Always with, as key-figure, the well-seasoned singer-guitarist-keyboard & harmonica player John Mayall, but there was also a continuous coming and going of greats like Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor in his band.... Fine folk that subsequently naturally found its illustrious way to Cream, Fleetwood Mac and other Rolling Stones.

Welcome back, our favourite veteran, 'livin' & lovin' the blues.'