John Mayall, Who Canceled His Concert Due to Some Illness, Passed Away!
Two-time Grammy-nominated musician John Mayall passed away on July 22, 2024. Although the precise illness behind his passing is yet to be confirmed, he was previously suffering from some health issues.
He breathed his last on Monday at his home in California, surrounded by his family and loved ones at the age of 90.
Over his extensive music career, which lasted over six decades, John forged a legacy as one of the world’s greatest road warriors.
The coveted English musician is credited with helping the English music scene take a stride on Chicago-style rhythm and blues.
John Mayall Previously Suffered From Pneumonia and Other Health Issues
John Mayall had previously been diagnosed with Pneumonia, however, the precise reason behind his passing remains unknown.
The tragic news of his passing broke into the public from his Instagram page which reads,
It is with heavy hearts that we bear the news that John Mayall passed away peacefully in his California home yesterday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
The English musician is survived by his first-wife, Pamela, second-wife Maggie, six children, seven grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
Speaking of his health issues, John Mayall formerly rescheduled his performance at Eureka Springs Blues Weekend after suffering a bout of pneumonia in 2018.
Following the tour’s unexpected cancellation, John and his team apologized to the fans who were looking forward to his show.
The post addressing the cancellation of the tour read,
John loves his fans and is sorry to disappoint you, but he is looking forward to seeing you soon at a venue near you.
Similarly, he had called off his performance on September 11, 2018, at The Cohoes Musical Hall after getting struggling with the health issue.
Following his diagnosis of Pnuemonia, the musician was forced to reduce his touring career and limit performances to local shows.
The music world is mourning the tragic loss of a blues musician. He undoubtedly left a massive legacy to for many to look upto.
Meanwhile, we offer our extended heartfelt condolence to his extended family and loved ones.
Additional Information
- In the 1960s, he founded the band John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers with John McVie and Peter Ward.
- John Mayall had married two times in his life. He married his second wife, Maggie Mayall, in 1982.
- John Mayall and second wife, Maggie, a blues musician, divorced after 30 years of marriage.
