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Mayall began his recording career in 1963 with the formation of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. After several early lineup changes and live debut John Mayall Plays John Mayall, the band released their self-titled debut studio album Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton in 1966, which featured guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist John McVie and drummer Hughie Flint.[1] The album reached number 6 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry.[2][3] With new guitarist Peter Green and drummer Aynsley Dunbar, A Hard Road followed in 1967.[4] It reached the UK Albums Chart top ten.[2] Crusade, featuring Mick Taylor on guitar and Keef Hartley on drums,[5] was released later in the year and peaked at number 8.[2] It was also the group's first release to chart in the US, reaching number 136 on the