Concert Details
20 July 1965 – John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers
Event:
Mark Leeman Benefit NightLocation:
Venue: Marquee Club
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Band Lineup:
John Mayall – Organ / Harmonica / Vocals
Eric Clapton – Guitar
John McVie – Bass
Hughie Flint – Drums
Show Notes:
Mark Leeman (b. John Ardrey), frontman of the Mark Leeman Five, was killed in a car accident in June on his way home from a gig in Blackpool. This evenings performance was a fundraiser for his widow. The band carried on using his name in tribute and his place was taken by Roger Peacock.
In addition to the Bluesbreakers, bands on the bill were Spencer Davis Group, Moody Blues, Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds, and the Mark Leeman Five.