From "Back To The Roots", Mick Taylor on lead.
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John Mayall-Bluesbreakers, "Walking on Sunset"
Shot in 1968 on Rick Shaws "Saturday Hop", Miami, FL. John was 34 years old and had a young looking Bluesbreaker band that didnt look too enthusiastic being on TV. Check out Mick Taylor on the guitar. Sooo young and talented.
Mick Taylor/Debbie Davies – Hard Road
From "Key To Love" – 2003
MICK TAYLOR – Hartley Quits/John Mayall + Bluesbreakers
From "Bare Wires" – 1968 (Keef Hartley was the former drummer)
DRIVIN’ SIDEWAYS (1967) by John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers featuring Mick Taylor on guitar
I had this song up previously and I was contacted by Chris Mercer, one of the Bluesbreakers who played sax on this track. He offered a couple of photos of himself (I hadnt been able to find much in the way of images of him and indeed this version of the Bluesbreakers). So I have redone the video to include his two photos. The two photos of Chris are at 3.13 and 3.17 (although I cropped both significantly). According to Chris, the first is from summer 67 just after I graduated from Oxford and joined the band, taken at Klooks Kleek, which was in West Hampstead right next door to Decca studios, where the albums were recorded. The second one was a year or so later, looks like it was taken in Decca or Abbey Rd studios from the background, my hair was much longer by then. I have summarised some of Chris observations as follows: "Working in that band at that time, when it went from cult to international status was very exciting. We were on the road 5 to 6 nights a week and travelled widely in Europe, as well as the groundbreaking tour of the USA. That particular era before the end of the 60s was an incredible time. Much of the business was run at grass roots level by the musicians themselves, before the lawyers, bankers, accountants and managerial chancers turned it into an industry ". Chris also went on to say that Mayall was a hard task master, changing personnel every few years. After the Bluesbreakers Chris (and his wife) went to the US where he found a new career in <b>…<b>
MICK TAYLOR – great guitarsolo – Start Walking – live – John Mayall + Bluesbreakers
A bonus track from "Bare Wires" – 1968 – live recorded at Falmer College, Brighton, may 1968 This CD issued in 2007
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Mick Taylor – Oh, Pretty Woman
Recorded From 70th Birthday Concert on 19th of July 2003 John Mayall – Vocals, Keyboards Mick Taylor – Guitar Buddy Whittington – Guitar Joe Yuele – Drums Hank Van Sickle – Bass Tom Canning – Keyboards en.wikipedia.org
Mick Taylor & Albert King.wmv
Mick Taylor & Albert King, 1982 Jammin With Blues Greats
JOHN MAYALL with MICK TAYLOR ~ British Rhythm & Blues
*Disclaimer: All audio and visual parts in this video are the sole property of their respective owners. The video is purely for entertainment and recreational purposes. No Copyright infringement intended! All rights go to its rightful owners. I do not own the rights of the music. Copyright of music by UMG. Two Great Guitarists & Performers of British Rhythm & Blues.
Mick Taylor & Etta James.wmv
Mick Taylor, Etta James 1982 Jammin With Blues Greats