Concert Details
13 March 1964 – Sonny Boy Williamson & The Yardbirds
Location:
Venue: Marquee Club
City: Soho, Central London
Country: United Kingdom
Band Lineup:
Sonny Boy Williamson – Vocals / Harmonica Eric Clapton – Lead Guitar Keith Relf – Vocals / Harmonica Chris Dreja – Rhythm Guitar Paul Samwell-Smith – Bass Jim McCarty – Drums
Show Notes:
Opening night of the venue’s new location on Wardour Street.
The Yardbirds backed Sonny Boy Williamson on a series of 12 gigs between 7 December 1963 and this date. The Yardbirds would play a solo set, followed by the set with the American blues musician. Both sets on 8 December 1963 were recorded and released. Their set with Sonny Boy Williamson on 28 February 1964 was also recorded and released. The Yardbirds solo set was not captured that night due to technical difficulties.