• 2004
  • 59m
John Mayall - The Godfather of British Blues

Summary A biography of John Mayall and his career playing the blues spanning overview produced by the BBC in conjunction with John Mayall's seventieth birthday. There are contributions from the man himself, his family, friends and his musician colleagues. In the 1960s, he formed John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians. View more details

  • 2004
  • 59m

John Mayall - The Godfather of British Blues

Directed : Peter Gibson

Written : Zoe Rotheram Cathy Wilkin

Stars : John Mayall Eric Clapton Jo Shinner Richard Brown

All cast & crew

6.6

Details

Genres : Biography Music Documentary

Release date : Feb 6, 2025

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official website

Language : English

Production companies : BBC Studios MGH Productions

Summary A biography of John Mayall and his career playing the blues spanning overview produced by the BBC in conjunction with John Mayall's seventieth birthday. There are contributions from the man himself, his family, friends and his musician colleagues. In the 1960s, he formed John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians. View more details

Details

Genres : Biography Music Documentary

Release date : Feb 6, 2025

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official website

Language : English

Production companies : BBC Studios MGH Productions

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