description John Mayall - A Hard Road Overview
A Hard Road is a 1967 British blues album by John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, released on the Decca label in the UK and London in the US. It is notable as the first major recording to feature guitarist Peter Green, who had replaced Eric Clapton in the band. The album includes a mix of Chicago blues covers and Mayall originals, with Green contributing the instrumental "The Supernatural." Bassist John McVie and drummer Aynsley Dunbar complete the core lineup. It reached number 10 on the UK Albums Chart.
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When was John Mayall's A Hard Road released?
A Hard Road was released in 1967 by John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. It appeared on Decca in the United Kingdom and on London Records in the United States.
Who plays guitar on A Hard Road?
Peter Green plays lead guitar on the album after replacing Eric Clapton in the Bluesbreakers. The lineup also includes John McVie on bass and Aynsley Dunbar on drums.
What is Peter Green's best-known song on A Hard Road?
The instrumental The Supernatural is one of Peter Green's best-known contributions to the album. It highlights his sustained, melodic approach to blues guitar rather than simply copying Clapton's earlier style.
Is A Hard Road a John Mayall solo album or a Bluesbreakers album?
It is credited to John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, although Mayall is the band's central vocalist, keyboardist, and bandleader. The 1967 record is especially important because it introduced Peter Green as the major new guitarist.
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