News about John Mayall

However, this was not the case in the Eastern Bloc, where cheaply built polluters such as the Wartburg and Trabant pootled about in size­-able numbers until the late 1980s. A two-stroke engine holds some advantages for a car: it's simple, completing a power cycle in two strokes of the piston (one up, one down) and one crankshaft revolution. It is also light, cheap and can produce a lot of power for its size. Four-stroke engines complete a power cycle in four strokes of the piston (intake, compression, power and exhaust), requiring two crankshaft revolutions. While more ­complex, they are also more fuel­efficient and emissions-friendly.The two-stroke Saab 96 boasted an 841cc three-cylinder engine and was discontinued in Europe in 1967.

The musician died at his home in California on Monday surrounded by family, a statement on his Instagram page said. The British blues pioneer led the Bluesbreakers band that influenced stars including Clapton and Mick Fleetwood. Clapton posted an emotional video to X in which he thanked the Blues legend for rescuing him from 'oblivion'. Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick told how Mayall had helped his band in 'ushering in a new era for the Stones' as the band's guitarist Ronnie Wood called him a 'musical trailblazer for all of us'. Mayall stopped touring in 2021 because of health issues, which his family referred to when they announced his passing.

The British blues pioneer led the Bluesbreakers band that influenced stars including Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood . He stopped touring in 2021 because of health issues, which his family referred to when they announced his passing. In a statement, they said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we bear the news that John Mayall passed away peacefully in his California home on July 22, 2024, surrounded by loving family. 'Health issues that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally led to peace for one of this world's greatest road warriors. 'John Mayall gave us 90 years of tireless efforts to educate, inspire and entertain.'

British blues pioneer John Mayall whose momentous career saw his Bluesbreakers band influence stars including Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood, had died aged 90.

Tyler Murray, 26, (pictured) has been in and out of jail for intoxication while inebriated at her local pubs and takeaways in Macclesfield. Murray stabbed a policeman in the chest and hurled abuse while she was arrested for being obstesful toward bar workers. In another, she called a barmaid a 'p****' when she was denied alcohol and was later accused of calling a coworker a 'P*** b******' when she was kicked out. Later, she cited Macclesfield itself, which was named as one of the UK's best and worst places, as a factor in her behaviour, saying: "I just don't like the town."

The highly awaited list of 2023 Grammy nominees has finally arrived, and it includes some of the country's best-known artists. The Recording Academy announced nominations in all 91 categories this year, including Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, and Machine Gun Kelly. Beyoncé is leading this year's pack of nominees for her "Reignaissance" album, making her the most nominated woman in Grammy history. Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" album has eight nominations, followed by Adele and Brandi Carlile, who tied for seven overall nominations. Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Doja Cat, Jazmine Sullivan, Mary J. Blige, and Bad Bunny were among the Grammy nominees for the first all-Spanish language project of the year.