This signed sheet music is for Steppin’ Out, performed by John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, autographed by blues legend John Mayall. Originally written and recorded as an instrumental by American blues pianist and bandleader Memphis Slim in 1959, Steppin’ Out became famous through its transformation into a guitar showcase during the 1960s British blues boom. John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers popularized the track on their seminal 1966 album Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton—often referred to as the “Beano Album.” Clapton’s fiery soloing on Steppin’ Out turned the song into one of the definitive statements of blues-rock guitar, helping inspire an entire generation of musicians and elevating the Bluesbreakers to legendary status. John Mayall (born 1933), celebrated as the “Godfather of British Blues,” played a pivotal role in bridging American blues traditions with British rock innovation. Through his band, the Bluesbreakers, he provided a platform for some of the greatest guitarists of all time, including Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor, all of whom went on to define the sound of blues-rock in the late 1960s and beyond. Mayall’s unwavering commitment to the blues across his decades-long career—spanning more than 60 albums—helped shape the global appreciation of the genre and its enduring legacy. Owning this signed sheet music for Steppin’ Out connects directly to one of the most influential moments in rock and blues history. It represents not only Memphis Slim’s original composition but also the Bluesbreakers’ iconic interpretation that forever changed the role of guitar in modern music. For collectors, fans of Eric Clapton’s early career, and admirers of British blues, this is a rare and historically significant artifact.

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