John Mayall is currently celebrating his 80th birthday with a new album and tour. Here's what the legend had to say about his music, the future of the blues, and former band mate Walter Trout.
1. "I heard Larry King Interview Clapton once and Clapton said that one of the main things he'd learned from playing with you was how to lead a band. Do you have any specifics about leading a band that you'd like to share? I don't know any other way of performing, I've always lead a band.
2. "Do you feel that the authenticity of the blues is not being taught to the
younger generation because they have more rock influences?"
I don't think so....blues has always been represented in rock
music....
3. Do you have any advice for young musicians looking to
play blues?
The criteria has always been, you must reflect what's on your own mind
and it's open to interpretation as well. There's also a lot of history
to the blues that a lot of these artists like to recognize.
4. You've worked with a lot of guitarists over the years, do you have a favorite? Why?
Every musician that I've hired has always brought something new to the
table
5. Of all of the blues greats that you've worked with (Albert King, John Lee
Hooker, etc.) Who is your favorite? Why?
They're all so different from each other, they're all great!
6. Have you been keeping up on the details of Mr. Trout's medical
issues?
Yes
7. Do you plan to visit Mr. Trout here in Nebraska as he awaits his liver
transplant?
No, sadly things are all tied up here where I'm at right now.
8. Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I think it's really great that you're spreading the word about Walter Trout and his condition....We're all here for him, thinking warm thoughts, and we're all hoping for a good recovery ya know?"
1. "I heard Larry King Interview Clapton once and Clapton said that one of the main things he'd learned from playing with you was how to lead a band. Do you have any specifics about leading a band that you'd like to share? I don't know any other way of performing, I've always lead a band.
2. "Do you feel that the authenticity of the blues is not being taught to the
younger generation because they have more rock influences?"
I don't think so....blues has always been represented in rock
music....
3. Do you have any advice for young musicians looking to
play blues?
The criteria has always been, you must reflect what's on your own mind
and it's open to interpretation as well. There's also a lot of history
to the blues that a lot of these artists like to recognize.
4. You've worked with a lot of guitarists over the years, do you have a favorite? Why?
Every musician that I've hired has always brought something new to the
table
5. Of all of the blues greats that you've worked with (Albert King, John Lee
Hooker, etc.) Who is your favorite? Why?
They're all so different from each other, they're all great!
6. Have you been keeping up on the details of Mr. Trout's medical
issues?
Yes
7. Do you plan to visit Mr. Trout here in Nebraska as he awaits his liver
transplant?
No, sadly things are all tied up here where I'm at right now.
8. Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I think it's really great that you're spreading the word about Walter Trout and his condition....We're all here for him, thinking warm thoughts, and we're all hoping for a good recovery ya know?"
Check out more from John Mayall here!
http://www.johnmayall.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Mayall/113858598625027
And don't forget to check out his brand new album, "A Special Life" In stores now!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Mayall/113858598625027
And don't forget to check out his brand new album, "A Special Life" In stores now!
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