[Slowhand] Late July 1969 Parking Lot Gig

[Kevin Wilson]

Here's a link to a strange lost gig . possibly July 27, 1969.

 

http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2013/09/16/guitar-god-comes-skokie

 

http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2013/09/23/clapton-plays-skokie-part-two

 

Since it's reportedly before the Blind Faith concert at the International
Amphitheater in Chicago, it must have been earlier in the day as the group
was at the Mid West Rock Festival in West Allis the previous day. Perhaps it
would help is someone could confirm if clothing stores were open on a Sunday
back in the day? If closed, then this show in exchange for clothing could
have happened on Blind Faith off-days from Monday, 28 to Thursday, 31 July.

 

The Bonnie Bramlett quote is inaccurate. Read somewhere that her commentary
on "I'm So Glad" happened while Clapton and the Bramletts were travelling
together and the song was playing on the radio. After her commentary on the
singer being glad., Clapton sheepishly admitted it was him singing. (Anyone
out there that can help with this too?)

 

Kevin