Mayall passed away on Tuesday, according to a message on his Instagram page.
Musician passed away at home in California on Monday.
One of the world's greatest road warriors, John, has finally found peace following health concerns that caused him to terminate his legendary touring career
Mayall, who was still singing in his late 80s, never achieved the level of fame enjoyed by some of his illustrious graduates.
Well-known for his keyboard and blues harp playing
Mayall's "Wake Up Call" was nominated for a Grammy.
In 2005, he was bestowed with an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire), another mark of formal recognition in the country.