John Mayall, the British blues pioneer who played with stars such as Eric Clapton, Peter Green and some of the members of Fleetwood Mac, has died at his home in California. at 90 years oldas announced by his family.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce that John Mayall passed away peacefully at his home in California on July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family,” the statement read.The Instagram message about the British-born musician.

“The health problems that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally brought peace to one of the world’s greatest road warriors. John Mayall gave us 90 years of tireless efforts to educate, inspire and entertain,” they added in the message.

In the text posted on the social network, his relatives remember the interview that the musician gave The Guardian newspaper, in which Mayall reflected: “(the blues) is about – and has always been about – that raw honesty with which (it expresses) our experiences in life, something that all comes together in this music, also in the lyrics.”

“Something that is connected to us, common to our experiences,” adds the message from his family, which highlights “his honesty, his connection, his community and his way of playing” that will continue to “influence the music and culture of today and for generations to come.”

John Mayall was knighted of the British Empire, He has had two Grammy nominations and was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

According to his relatives, when he died he was with his six children, Gaz, Jason, Red, Ben, Zak and Samson, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, In addition to those who were his wives Pamela and Maggie.

“To be honest, I don’t think anyone really knows what (the blues) is exactly. I just can’t stop playing it,” the musician said in the aforementioned interview.