Concert Details
14 August 1964 – The Yardbirds
Event:
Swiss Holiday EngagementLocation:
Venue: Lido Locarno
City: Locarno, Ticino
Country: Switzerland
Band Lineup:
Eric Clapton – Lead Guitar
Mick O’Neil – Vocals
Chris Dreja – Rhythm Guitar
Paul Samwell-Smith – Bass
Jim McCarty – Drums
Show Notes:
The Yardbirds departed England on 10 August and traveled in a convoy to Switzerland. Gigs happened each evening at 20:35 from 14-21 August. After their engagement in Locarno was over, the band enjoyed a short holiday before returning to England.
Vocalist Keith Relf was hospitalized with complications from severe asthma prior to the band’s departure and would miss 6 weeks of gigs. Mick O’Neil fills in on all Swiss dates. Mike Vernon and Tony Carter also fill in while Keith recovered.