John Mayall - Second Generation: Live Magic 1968-1993 - 30CD Box Set

2025

Deluxe 30 CD set. 

Madfish Music proudly presents a strictly limited-edition box set that captures over two decades of John Mayall's pioneering blues performances. The Second Generation is a sprawling collection featuring iconic live shows from 1968 to 1993 across the globe. This unparalleled release showcases John Mayall's ever-evolving lineup of blues virtuosos, including guitar greats Mick Taylor, Harvey Mandel, Walter Trout, and Coco Montoya, along with legendary drummers like Keef Hartley and bass giants such as John McVie and Larry Taylor. Mayall's influence and appeal was worldwide; the selection of live recordings herein showcasing his timeless, singular sound. 

Captured from soundboard and audience recordings across 30 performances from cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, London, and more, the collection spans a 25-year period and offers a comprehensive view of Mayall's legendary live prowess. This box set coincides with John Mayall's much-deserved induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was approved and fully supported by John Mayall before his sad passing earlier this year. Gaz Mayall spoke recently about the forthcoming boxset "The family has been working closely with Madfish / Snapper Music over the past couple of years to bring together this formidable collection of music and memorabilia. We are very excited to present this fabulous selection to coincide with John's long overdue induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame".