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John Mayall: Godfather of British Blues

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John Mayall Godfather of British Blues game quiz
"John Mayall has been a very influential musician since the early 1960s. In a sense he ran the original "School of Rock." This quiz will cover some biographical facts about Mayall as well as the early years of his band the Bluesbreakers. Enjoy!"

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1. John Mayall was born in which year?
    1977
    1955
    1933
    1966


2. According to www.johnmayall.com, which of these musicians were an influence on young Mayall?
    All of them
    Albert Ammons
    Leadbelly
    Pinetop Smith


3. Also from www.johnmayall.com, which of these instruments had Mayall taught himself to play by the age of 13?
    Harmonica
    Piano
    Guitar
    All of them


4. Did Mayall move into his treehouse at the age of 15?
    Yes
    No


5. In 1954, Mayall attended the College of Art in Manchester. In 1959 after graduating, what type of work did he do?
    Landscaper
    Taxidermist
    Mortician
    Typographer


6. In the early 1960s, Mayall befriended Alexis Korner a blues musician who would become Mayall's mentor. Which city did Korner encourage Mayall to move to, for the new blues scene that was going on?
    Rome
    Copenhagen
    London
    Prague


7. In 1963 the Bluesbreakers were formed. Who was one of the first people Mayall recruited?
    John Paul Jones
    Lemmy Kilmister
    John McVie
    Geezer Butler


8. Mike Vernon (blues fan, copublisher of 'R&B Monthly') was the staff producer of which label, that would sign the Bluesbreakers?
    Decca
    Virgin
    I.R.S.
    Interscope


9. After leaving the Yardbirds, was Eric Clapton convinced by Mayall to join the Bluesbreakers in April 1965?
    Yes
    No


10. By mid to late 1965, turmoil within the band escalated. Clapton left and came back and McVie was fired (not the last time) for personal reasons. Which bass player was brought in to replace McVie just in time for Clapton to meet?
    Pete Way
    Roger Glover
    Jack Bruce
    Geddy Lee


11. With Clapton back playing guitar and large crowds in attendance, Decca resigned the Bluesbreakers. On July 22, 1966 "Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton" was released. What was the alternate name of this album?
    The Beano Album
    The Yellow Kid Album
    The Nemo Album
    The Buster Brown Album


12. On June 25, 1966 'Melody Maker' magazine reported Clapton, Jack Bruce, and which drummer were forming the band Cream?
    Ginger Rogers
    Scary Spice
    Posh Spice
    Ginger Baker


13. Peter Green was the next guitarist for the Bluesbreakers. According to www.johnmayall.net did Green turn down an invation from Eric Burdon to tour the U.S. opting instead to play with the Bluesbreakers?
    Yes
    No


14. The album "A Hard Road" was released on Feb. 17, 1967. Was this album a critical success?
    Yes
    No


15. Drummer Aynsley Dunbar joined the Bluesbreakers in Sep. 1966. In April 1967 he was let go for playing too complexly and dominating the band's sound. Which drummer would replace Dunbar?
    Ian Paice
    John Bonham
    Mick Fleetwood
    Bill Ward


16. With the Bluesbreakers going towards a "jazzy" sound Peter Green gave notice he was leaving the band in June 1967. He wanted to form a new band with Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. What would this band become?
    Fleetwood Mac
    Savoy Brown
    Humble Pie
    Wishbone Ash


17. Mick Taylor became the next guitarist for the Bluesbreakers. According to www.johnmayall.net how did he come to join them?
    Constantly pestered Mayall for a tryout
    Random drawing
    Sat in for Clapton at a concert
    Related to Mayall


18. In Jan. 1968, the Bluesbreakers toured the U.S. for the first time. They broke attendance records at Café Au-Go-Go in New York, played in Detroit, Los Angeles, and finally San Francisco. While playing in San Francisco which of these musicians did they play with?
    Neither
    Jimi Hendrix
    Both
    Albert King


19. On June 21 1968, the Bluesbreakers released "Bare Wires" which went to number three in the U.K. and number 59 in the U.S. This album was more jazz than blues featuring a horn section. From www.johnmayall.net, on July 14, 1968 Mayall decided to disband the Bluesbreakers for which reason, from these choices?
    Wanted more solo capacity with a small backing group
    Couldn't find good musicians to play with
    Tired and wanted a break
    Wanted to try artwork again


20. According to en.wikipedia.org, in 1969, the Rolling Stones were getting ready to tour North America. Because of visa and other problems for Brian Jones, Mick Jagger came to Mayall and asked his advice for a new guitarist for the Stones. Did Mayall suggest Taylor and did he join the Stones?
    Yes
    No


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