Tag Archives: John Mayall

10 albums that changed Rich Williams’ life

July 9, 2010 | princep | 0

There’s no doubt that the Kansas guitarist influenced a generation of up-and-coming guitar players. So, which albums changed Rich Williams’ life? ►

John Mayall gets ‘Tough’ with the blues

April 7, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

The list of names is impressive to say the least. From Eric Clapton to Jack Bruce to Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood to Free’s Andy Fraser — all, at one time or another, worked with British blues-rock legend John Mayall and his Bluesbreakers. ►

The Yardbirds: The Clapton Years Part 3

April 10, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The Yardbirds’ career was now barreling along, but guitarist Eric Clapton wasn’t happy with the non-stop manic enthusiasm of the band’s stage act. "Slowhand" itched to return to the basics of blues. ►

The Yardbirds: The Eric Clapton Years Part 2

April 7, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The Yardbirds’ following was growing as word spread among fans. No matter where they played, their devoted audience would follow — and the audience brought their own excitement. ►

The Yardbirds: The Eric Clapton Years Part 1

April 2, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 1

After "Slowhand" joins the band, creative differences between the guitar god and other members surface. ►