Fact #62608
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UK pop music weekly, the NME [New Musical Express] reveals that Jeff Beck has been selected as Eric Clapton's replacement in The Yardbirds. On the same day, The Yardbirds play at The Links Club, Borehamwood, London, UK.Full article:
Harold Pendleton (owner, Marquee Club] : The Yardbirds' manager Giorgio Gomelsky and Eric were always sparking and, in the end, Giorgio decided to fire him. I got the job of actually giving him the bad news and I remember he said, "Can I keep my guitar?" I said, "Certainly not, it belongs to The Yardbirds."
Jeff Beck : I have been very lucky. I appreciate that. Eric Clapton left and Jimmy Page, who is a tremendous guitarist, suggested that I replace him.
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Jeff Beck : I have been very lucky. I appreciate that. Eric Clapton left and Jimmy Page, who is a tremendous guitarist, suggested that I replace him.
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