The Bluesbreakers lead was known as the "father of British blues" after the release of his 1967 album, Blues Alone. Mayall died, aged 90, at his home in California, a post published to his Instagram page on 23 July confirmed. "Health issues that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally led to peace for one of this world's greatest road warriors," the post said. Mayall was credited with fostering talent including Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood, who both played in the Bluesbreakers before leaving to form their own bands, Cream and Fleetwood Mac respectively.