30CD DELUXE BOX SET TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BLUES PIONEER JOHN MAYALL WITH LIVE RECORDINGS FROM 1968-1992

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 30-CD 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”.

The Mayall estate also supplied two very special privately recorded shows for this box set, both performances coming from Gaz Mayall’s legendary club night Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues in 1981 and 1982 respectively. The former features Alexis Korner and the latter is a rare example of John and his sons Gaz & Ben all appearing onstage together.

The set also includes a 120-page hardback book with introduction and contributions from Gaz Mayall plus many previously unseen photos.

Inside the box (dates in GB date format):
1 – Fillmore 9.2.68
2 – Newport Jazz Festival 5.7.69
3 – Aragon Ballroom, Chicago 11.9.70
4 – Konserthuset, Gothenburg 12.4.72
5 – Record Plant, LA 1.2.75
6 – My Father's Place, NYC 3.10.76
7 – Pavillon de Paris 23.5.79
8 – Paradise Club, Boston 2.2.80
9 – Rolling Stone, Milan 15.7.81
10 – Gaz's Rockin' Blues, London 31.12.81
11 – Keystone, Berkeley 16.1.82
12 – Club Chevron, Melbourne 1.2.82
13/14 – Teatro Tenda, Padova 14.12.82
15/16 – Casino de Paris 23.5.83
17 – Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach 5.4.84
18/19 – The Coach House San Juan Capistrano 28.4.84
20 – Maxim, Stuttgart 24.2.86
21/22 – Town Pump, Vancouver 17.9.86
23 – Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia 6.6.87
24/25 – The Catalyst, Santa Cruz 10.6.88
26 – Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis 31.3.91
27 – Gaz's Rockin' Blues, London 20.2.92
28/29 – Town & Country Club, London 29.6.92
30 – Tempodrom, Berlin 12.5.93