I look forward to seeing those of you who can attend my local shows, and I will miss all of you who cannot, but as always, keep loving the Blues!” I’m proud of what we came up with and excited to share it with you. I have a new musical offering coming your way in the form of my album, The Sun is Shining Down, featuring my long-time rhythm section of Greg Rzab and Jay Davenport as well as some exciting special guests. I may not be travelling to your location, but I do want to continue to share my love of the Blues with you. “It has been a privilege to have spent my life doing what I love and having you along for the ride with me through all of it. I want to thank my audience for all the wonderful decades of shows, your infectious enthusiasm for my music and for your support throughout my many musical incarnations. My epic road dog days however have come to an end. As a result I will be radically reducing my touring schedule and will be limiting my performances to local shows near my home in California, and the occasional concert further afield. “I have decided, due to the risks of the pandemic and my advancing age, that it is time for me to hang up my road shoes. 22, 2021 statement on Mayall’s Facebook page: Moving forward, the musician says he’ll continue to perform locally near his California home. In 2018, Mayall had to cancel shows “due to needing continued medical care after a bout of pneumonia.” He returned with a full European tour in February 2019. On a post on his Facebook page last night (September 22, 2021), the 87-year-old British blues legend cited “the risks of the pandemic and his advancing age.” In October 2019, he cancelled the remaining dates of his European/U.K./Ireland tour, citing “health issues.” John Mayall has announced that his touring days are over. Electric Light Orchestra’s ‘Eldorado’: A Mighty Spark.‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’: 11th Season Teaser, Premiere Date.Chrissie Hynde Covers Dylan on ‘Standing in the Doorway’: Review.The Ed Sullivan Show: Pop Music Showcase.‘The Big Chill’: Friends to Keep You Warm.Mark Knopfler First Studio Albums Getting Box Set.Co-Founder Chris Hillman’s Memoir Gets Paperback Edition Mark Farner on Grand Funk Railroad’s Highs & Lows.Billy Joel’s ‘The Stranger’: The Breakthrough.Mick Jagger Talks Stones With Howard Stern.Elton John, Stevie Wonder Sing Soaring, New ‘Finish Line’: Listen.Alan Parsons Releases Great Bonus Studio Track From New Live Album.Ian Hunter’s ‘You’re Never Alone With a Schizophrenic’: Dynamic Duo.Super Bowl LVI Halftime: Rock Fans’ Toilet Break?.Elvis Presley ‘Back in Nashville’ Collection: Listen.Yes Releases ‘The Quest,’ 1st Studio Album in 7 Years.Neil Young’s ‘Carnegie Hall 1970’ Arrives, at Last.

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