AFTER 40 years of recording, worldwide touring and turning generations onto his music Britain's blues master John Mayall is on the road again.

And he'll be appearing at Preston on Monday, November 4 alongside another stage legend -- Peter Green, the reclusive original frontman with Fleetwood Mac.

John's crusade to spread the word about the Blues started back in 1956, and for six years he cut his performing teeth fronting semi-pro outfits until he made his move to London and formed the now legendary Bluesbreakers.

The following year he hired Eric Clapton and a historic partnership was born. They broke into the UK charts and John was on the map in a big way.

When Eric and Jack Bruce left the band to form Cream, Peter Green took over the hot spot and along with original bassist John McVie and drummer Mick Fleetwood formed a nucleus which would later split from the Bluesbreakers and become Fleetwood Mac in 1967.

More than 30 years on, in 2001, John released his 51st album, entitled John Mayall And Friends - Along For The Ride.

And the 40th anniversary commemoration featured a veritable who's who of musicians who had worked with John during his long career.

Now he has opened another exciting chapter with the new John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers release Stories on Eagle Records.

On the album, John gets to shine on a variety of instruments and critics have agreed he is on his best vocal form for years.

John Mayall, supported by Peter Green's Splinter Group,comes to Preston Charter Theatre on Monday.

Details from the box office on 01772 258858.

He also plays Liverpool Philharmonic Hall next Friday and Manchester's Bridgewater Hall next Sunday