The Climax Blues Band (originally Climax Chicago Blues Band) from Stafford, England, was formed in late 1968. One of the leading lights of the late 1960s UK blues boom, the original members were guitarists Derek Holt and Peter Haycock (1951-2013), keyboardist Arthur Wood (1929-2005), bassist Richard Jones, and drummer George Newsome; Colin Cooper (1939–2008) on vocals and saxophone made up the sextet. In 1970, the band shortened its name to the Climax Blues Band.
These are photos from concerts where Climax Blues Band played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Festival Poster
23rd National Rock Festival Aug 26 - 28, 1983 Reading, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Jim Jones
Bottles & cans flying
Reading Rock Festival 1983 Aug 26 - 28, 1983 Reading, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Craig Hatfield
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
Lee Aaron
Programme (front)
Melody Maker review
Sounds review
From Marillion 1984 tour programme
Programme (back)
Site layout from programme
Pic by Michael Knowles from 'Marillion Collectors Worldwide' Facebook group.
