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Musicians' mentor John Mayall, the 'godfather British Blues', is dead at 90

In his most fertile period, between 1965 and 1969, those budding stars included Eric Clapton, who eventually became a hugely successful solo artist; Peter Green, who left to found Fleetwood Mac; and Mick Taylor, who was snatched from the Mayall band by the Rolling Stones

British musician John Mayall performs at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, on May 2, 2009
Billy Joel at the Madison Square Garden

Billy Joel's 150th concert at the Garden; for fans, a New York night to remember
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Ustad Zakir Hussain with Tanmoy Bose

Percussionist Tanmoy Bose pens a heartfelt tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain, who died on Sunday

I have been fortunate to receive his blessings, both as a younger brother and as a student, and I will always cherish those moments
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