11-august-1966 The Move
DATE: Thursday, 11th, August, 1966
LOCATION: 90 Wardour Street
MAIN ACT: The Move
BAND MEMBERS: Carl Wayne (vocals), Roy Wood (vocals, guitar), Bev Bevan (drums), Chris "Ace" Kefford (bass), Trevor Burton (guitar)
SUPPORTING BAND: Bluesology
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"In August 1966 I was with a friend a few days in London. The 11th we were at the Marquee club and saw the Move. It was a very special concert to me, the act and the speed in playing. Bluesology played also, I thought Elton John played organ in that group. The 12 the we saw in the afternoon The Game in the Marquee club but I don't remember anything of that concert."
Submitted by: Karel Schol, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.
karel.schol@tiscali.nl
"The first time I was abroad, I went to London. The very first thing I did, was a shopping trip to Carnaby Street. Among all the things I bought there, was two pair of trousers. The design was not descrete, I must add.
The Move and the Bluesology were at the Marquee Club that night and me and my friend just had to go there. I must say that I don't remember much of the music, but I do remember what happened before the Blusology was going to play.
I went to the bar just before the Move finished there gig and the guy that, earlier that day, sold me the trousers I was wearing, came up to me, and asked if I liked them. Soon another guy took part in our conversation, it turned out to be Long John Baldry, and after a short while some other guys turned up, I think it was some members of the Bluesology. Long John Baldry invited me and my friend and the others, to a nearby pub for another drink. I remember that he bought us a scotch with mint. Some other people was gathering around us and asked us about the music in Sweden and they were amazed by the fact that teenagers in Sweden were interested in the brittish music scene. After finishing the drink it was time to go back to the Marquee and listen to the Bluesology."
Submitted by: Henry Bjorklund, Sweden.
henry.bjorklund@telia.com
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