Sonny Flint’s Beano Bluesbreakers

Sonny Flint's Beano Bluesbreakers celebrates the music and legacy of John Mayall's seminal 1966 album Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton, widely regarded as one of the defining recordings of the British blues movement. Performing the album in full alongside additional material from the Blues Breakers' classic mid-1960s repertoire, the band brings together experienced musicians from the worlds of blues, rock and jazz in a tribute to a record whose influence continues to be felt nearly six decades after its release. At the heart of the project is drummer Sonny Flint, son of original Blues Breakers drummer Hughie Flint, providing a unique personal connection to the music while remaining firmly focused on the energy, musicianship and spirit that made the original recordings so enduring. Rather than reinterpret the material, Sonny Flint's Beano Bluesbreakers approaches it with respect for the original performances, celebrating an album that helped shape the sound of British blues and inspired generations of musicians. Why the Beano Album? Released in 1966, Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton is widely regarded as one of the most important albums in British blues history. Often referred to simply as "The Beano Album" – after the comic held by Eric Clapton on the iconic cover photograph – it captured a moment when American blues traditions were being reinterpreted by a new generation of British musicians. The album's influence extended far beyond the blues scene.