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John Mayall's skill at playing blues transcends unusual line ups, says critic Eli Silas
John Mayall's skill at playing blues transcends unusual line ups, says critic Eli Silas

John Mayall's skill at playing blues transcends unusual line ups, says critic Eli Silas

Date3/10/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: John Mayall's skill at playing blues transcends unusual line ups, says critic Eli Silas. Last night he was accompanied by saxaphone, bass guitar and acoustic guitar.
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