Concert Details
28 January 1964 – The Yardbirds (Late Show)
Event:
Cyril Davies Benefit NightLocation:
Venue: The Flamingo
City: Soho, Central London
Country: United Kingdom
Band Lineup:
Eric Clapton – Lead Guitar
Keith Relf – Vocals / Harmonica
Chris Dreja – Rhythm Guitar
Paul Samwell-Smith – Bass
Jim McCarty – Drums
Show Notes:
Earlier in the evening, The Yardbirds performed at the Ricky-Tick Club in Windsor, which was one of their regular residencies. They then traveled to London to take part in this multi-act benefit for Cyril Davies’ family following his death at age 31 on 7 January. Other participating musicians included Georgie Fame, Manfred Mann, Alexis Korner, Jimmy Powell, John Mayall, Zoot Money, The Animals and Cyril’s band, The All-Stars, now lead by band member Long John Baldry. (The band would change their name to “Long John Baldry and His Hoochie Coochie Men” in the coming days).