被誉为“英国布鲁斯音乐教父”的90岁英国布鲁斯音乐家约翰·梅耶尔在加州去世。 90-year-old British blues musician John Mayall, known as the "Godfather of British blues," passed away in California.
被誉为“英国布鲁斯音乐教父”的90岁英国布鲁斯音乐家约翰·梅耶尔在其加州家中去世。 90-year-old British blues musician John Mayall, known as the "Godfather of British blues," has passed away in his California home. 梅耶尔颇具影响力的乐队 Bluesbreakers 是埃里克·克莱普顿和米克·弗利特伍德等音乐传奇人物的发源地。 Mayall's influential band, the Bluesbreakers, was a launching pad for music legends such as Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood. 由于健康问题，梅耶尔被迫结束了巡演生涯，他被认为帮助发展了英国风格的城市芝加哥风格节奏布鲁斯音乐。 Health issues forced Mayall to end his touring career, and he is credited with helping to develop the English take on urban, Chicago-style rhythm and blues.