The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock [NEW 1978 Edition] -John Mayall. Moving to London in ‘63, he formed the first Bluesbreakers line-up, with #johnmcvie (bs) and Bernie Watson (gtr), tho by the time Mayall made his first album for Decca, Roger Dean had come in on guitar, and #hughieflint on drums, alongside McVie. In 1965 Dean was replaced by Eric Clapton, who had just left the #theyardbirds and this team made “Bluesbreakers - John Mayall With Eric Clapton” (1966) - significantly it was the only time Mayall allowed anyone to be co-credited with him. 1) Taking a break from recording. L to R: Clapton, Mayall, Flint & McVie. 2) #ericclapton -It was during his stint with Mayall that his early reputation as a guitar hero was consolidated. #rockandroll #johnmayallandthebluesbreakers #deccarecords #polydorrecords https://www.instagram.com/p/CKppnrWrUyF/?igshid=qqe6fuuktm49
