JOHN MAYALL IS STILL AN ICON

Over the years we always want to look in the mirror and feel we have not changed too much. We seem to handled it much better on ourselves though we have changed but always want to find some of the similarity we had when we were 20 that are still there when we are 50. The only difference in our mind set is when we see some of the personalities we grew up with and sometimes we are shocked. They have become overweight or are now bald but the changes can be drastic at times. I believe it is due to we see them plastered all over and then they disappear from the limelight and when they reappear in magazines, stories on TV or return to the concert scene When I was growing up and music was my second language. there were many groups and singers I admired from their performances and especially with their prowess on their music ability. JOHN MAYALL was one of them. I remember this wizard playing his guitar and his long hair and striking features that made him a true rock N Roller and Blues Magician when he lead the Blues Breakers yhat included ERIC CLAPTON , Jack BRUCE to name a couple.. He has been playing for over 50 years and I had a chance of meeting him about 8 years ago and though he now had more of a thinner built and shorter hair he still was recognizable and still jammed away. He was playing at a local Blues Festival and a friend and I wanted to see and meet him once again as it is very rare when he comes to town. We waited patiently and then only by chance we spotted him and quickly headed in his direction. I called out John and he didn't turn around until I said it louder the second time. My eyes had to adjust as he truly has shown the life on the road and age has not stopped for this music legend who now is 81. He signed a few autographs and took a picture with us . I did notice he did not want us to place our hand on his shoulder but he would do it when he felt comfortable. He was pleasant and slowly walked away to enjoy an early snack before he performed. Now please do not believe that age may slow everyone down because in JOHN MAYALLs case it has not. He still plays with vigor and passion with his songs as he did 50 years ago. I like to use analogies and in this case Though the book cover has been become worn but the music writing and performance continue to stay young forever.