Overview
John Mayall’s story is like no other in the annals of rock and blues. Born in the UK in 1933, he laid the foundations of British blues, nurtured a generation of future superstars and then took the music back to the land of its birth. This extraordinary autobiography offers a vivid glimpse of Britain well before the rock revolution of the sixties, at a time when young men like John found themselves conscripted for national service that, in his case, included eighteen months in Korea. What followed when he returned was an odyssey of musical trail-blazing. From Manchester to Laurel Canyon and many points in between, John’s account of his long life is both affectionate and compelling – a guided tour through more than sixty years of the music business and its stars, brought to vivid life by one of its undisputed pioneers.
Full Product Details
Author: John Mayall ,
Joel McIver
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Imprint: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 9781785581786
ISBN 10: 1785581783
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 26 September 2019
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Engrossing account of a British blues pioneer"" Morning Star ""An essential purchase for both newcomers and longtime fans, not least for the donkey-work of veteran music author Joel McIver in focussing on the essentials of not only John's factual account of his life, but 'sensations and emotions' felt"" Ugly Things ""Mayall's wild journey from his WWII-era childhood to his 2016 induction into the Blues Hall of Fame. And what a journey it's been"" Guitar World ""The blues legend's autobiography is a very easy - and truly fascinating - read. A thoroughly absorbing first-hand account by the most central of figures."" The Beat ""Mayall's anecdote-filled autobiography rattles along at great pace and offers an intriguing insight"" Long live Vinyl ""Hugely influential musician sets the record straight. An engrossing, candid account of a unique life in music"" Record Collector
"""Engrossing account of a British blues pioneer"" Morning Star ""An essential purchase for both newcomers and longtime fans, not least for the donkey-work of veteran music author Joel McIver in focussing on the essentials of not only John's factual account of his life, but 'sensations and emotions' felt"" Ugly Things ""Mayall's wild journey from his WWII-era childhood to his 2016 induction into the Blues Hall of Fame. And what a journey it's been"" Guitar World ""The blues legend's autobiography is a very easy - and truly fascinating - read. A thoroughly absorbing first-hand account by the most central of figures."" The Beat ""Mayall's anecdote-filled autobiography rattles along at great pace and offers an intriguing insight"" Long live Vinyl ""Hugely influential musician sets the record straight. An engrossing, candid account of a unique life in music"" Record Collector"
Author Information
For over 50 years, John Mayall has served as a pioneer of blues music, rightly earning him the title, ""The Godfather of British Blues."" In 2013, John signed with producer Eric Corne's label, Forty Below Records, and has since been experiencing a true artistic and career renaissance, including a Blues Hall of Fame induction in 2015. Joel McIver is a British author. The best-known of his books is the best-selling Justice For All: The Truth About Metallica, first published in 2004 and appearing in nine languages since then. McIver's other works include biographies of Black Sabbath, Slayer, Ice Cube and Queens Of The Stone Age, all published by Omnibus Press.
