When Jimmy Cliff split with The New Generation in late July 1966, he was backed by a series of groups between August-December 1966. Both The Soul System (which became The Attack) and Dave Antony’s Moods are often cited as support bands but I have received email confirmation from David O’List (Attack) and Tim Large (Dave Antony’s Moods), which state that neither band worked with Jimmy Cliff.
I would be interested to hear from anyone that can identify the support bands below.
9 August 1966 – Whisky A Go Go, London (billed as Jimmy Cliff)
14 August 1966 – Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, Middlesex (billed as Jimmy Cliff Show)
16 August 1966 – Whisky A Go Go, London (billed as Jimmy Cliff)
23 August 1966 – Whiskey A Go Go, London (billed as Jimmy Cliff)
3 September 1966 – Twisted Wheel, Manchester
18 September 1966 – Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, Middlesex (billed as Jimmy Cliff Show)
3 December 1966 – The New All Star Club, Liverpool Street, London (might be debut with Shakedown Sound)
Sources:
Most of the gigs above are from Melody Maker
Eel Pie Island: eelpieislandmusic.com/eel-pie-island-roll-call
Twisted Wheel: manchestersoul.co.uk/TWheel/1966.html
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