The legend posted an emotional video to his social media accounts this week.
Eric Clapton performs on stage during Music For The Marsden 2020 at The O2 Arena on March 3, 2020 in London, England.Eric Clapton took to social media Wednesday with an emotional video in the wake of the death of his mentor John Mayall.Mayall, 90, who was selected to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, was a British blues legend. And it was in Mayall’s band, Bluesbreakers, that Clapton truly got his career going.
“And I learned all that I really have to draw on today in terms of technique and desire to play the kind of music I love to play,” he continued. “I did all my research in his home, in his record collection, the Chicago blues that he was such an expert on. And I played with his band for a couple of years with Huey and John, and it was a fantastic experience. He taught me that it was OK just to play the music you wanted to play without dressing up or making anyone else like it.
“I shall miss him,” he added. “I shall miss him, but I hope to see him on the other side. So, thank you John. I love you, and I’ll see you soon, but not yet, not yet. As they say in the Gladiator movie. God bless you. Thank you.”“My heart breaks for you Eric,” another wrote. “I’ll pray for John’s family and for you.”
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