Not all that many blues musicians (or any other kind, for that matter) live to 70, so British bandleader John Mayall had good reason to celebrate when he reached that milestone in 2003--and celebrate he did, with the admirable, 137-minute John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers: 70th Birthday Concert to show for it. Mayall, a capable if not exactly stellar singer and multi-instrumentalist, is best known for the many fine players who passed through his band over the years, and Eric Clapton, the most renowned of the lot, is on hand here, as is former Mayall/Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor. Clapton sings several tunes in addition to playing his trademark stinging solos on "Hideaway" and "All Your Love" (two of the tunes most responsible for the "Clapton is God" graffiti seen around London in the '60s), while Taylor is mostly impressive as well.
Acting
Mayall's grin watching his protégés shine.
Practical Effects
Raw live sound, zero studio polish.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Clapton is God' graffiti originated in 1967 Islington Underground station, sparked by Mayall-era recordings.
Mick Taylor left this same Bluesbreakers lineup to join The Rolling Stones mere months after this 2003 reunion.
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