John Mayall quotes

John Mayall is a British musician and a pioneering figure in blues music, especially known for leading the band John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. His group helped launch the careers of many legendary rock and blues musicians, including Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood. He continues to perform and record, maintaining a significant influence on the blues genre. Here are 7 of his quotes:

I also went to art school and learned to play a piano there, but I play by ear.

John Mayall

I always make it a point to pick songs on which players really shine.

John Mayall

Working with people, the musical part is one thing but the personal part is totally different and just as critical. If the friendship is there and it's a lasting friendship, then it will take care of itself.

John Mayall

I never really thought about becoming a professional musician.

John Mayall

Once you start collecting records you learn more and more about jazz and blues.

John Mayall

I get most of my news from the Jon Stewart Daily Show. It's the most level commentary you can find. You have to laugh, because it's all so true. It's the closest thing to a counterculture.

John Mayall