John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers was a British blues band led by John Mayall, active from 1963 to 2008. Rooted in electric blues and blues rock, their sound combined Mayall's harmonica and keyboards with a rotating lineup of guitarists and other players, favoring improvisation and live-oriented arrangements. The group played a central role in the British blues movement and is notable for early lineups that included guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor.