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Can John Mayall Maintain The Legend?

uncredited writer, Beat Instrumental, May 1970

THE ADVERTISEMENTS for John Mayall's pre-Christmas tour with his new drumless, acoustic guitar group described him as "the legendary John Mayall". While promoters and Promo men are apt to overdo the adjectives, Mayall has become something of a legend, remaining Britain's number one bluesman as fashions in music come and go.

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