Climax Blues Band's 1983 Concert History

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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 26, 1983 –
Aug 28, 1983
Reading Rock Festival 1983
Black Sabbath / The Stranglers / Thin Lizzy / Steel Pulse / Marillion / Big Country / Ten Years After / Suzi Quatro / Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel / Climax Blues Band / Anvil / Magnum / Steve Harley / Hanoi Rocks / Sad cafe / Man / Fortune / Little Steven / Pendragon / Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul / Lee Aaron / Solstice / The Enid / Pallas / Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble / Mama's Boys / Twelfth Night / Heavy Pettin / Auto da fè / One the Juggler / Opposition (UK) Show all bands
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Thamesside Arena Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 31, 1983
Van Morrison / John Martyn / Climax Blues Band
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Lisdoonvarna Festival Lisdoonvarna, Ireland
Mar 07, 1983
Climax Blues Band / Flavium Mozartsaal, Alte Oper Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

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Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel , Reading Rock Festival 1983 on Aug 26, 1983 [252-small]

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel


Reading Rock Festival 1983
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel , Reading Rock Festival 1983 on Aug 26, 1983 [253-small]

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel


Reading Rock Festival 1983
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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23rd National Rock Festival on Aug 26, 1983 [386-small]

23rd National Rock Festival
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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23rd National Rock Festival on Aug 26, 1983 [388-small]

23rd National Rock Festival
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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23rd National Rock Festival on Aug 26, 1983 [735-small]

23rd National Rock Festival
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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23rd National Rock Festival on Aug 26, 1983 [737-small]

23rd National Rock Festival
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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23rd National Rock Festival on Aug 26, 1983 [740-small]

23rd National Rock Festival
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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23rd National Rock Festival on Aug 26, 1983 [743-small]

23rd National Rock Festival
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Pic by Michael Knowles from 'Marillion Collectors Worldwide' Facebook group., Reading Rock Festival 1983 on Aug 26, 1983 [876-small]

Pic by Michael Knowles from 'Marillion Collectors Worldwide' Facebook group.


Reading Rock Festival 1983
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Pic by Michael Knowles from 'Marillion Collectors Worldwide' Facebook group., Reading Rock Festival 1983 on Aug 26, 1983 [877-small]

Pic by Michael Knowles from 'Marillion Collectors Worldwide' Facebook group.


Reading Rock Festival 1983
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Pic by Michael Knowles from 'Marillion Collectors Worldwide' Facebook group., Reading Rock Festival 1983 on Aug 26, 1983 [878-small]

Pic by Michael Knowles from 'Marillion Collectors Worldwide' Facebook group.


Reading Rock Festival 1983
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Craig Hatfield

Reading Rock Festival 1983 on Aug 26, 1983 [004-small]

Reading Rock Festival 1983
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Craig Hatfield

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Climax Blues Band had?

Climax Blues Band has had 146 concerts.

What genre is Climax Blues Band?

Climax Blues Band is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Classic Rock, Soul, Blues, Blues Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, British Blues, Funk Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, and Rhythm & Blues.

When was the last Climax Blues Band concert?

The last Climax Blues Band concert was on January 11, 2024 at The Forge in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does Climax Blues Band play live?

The songs that Climax Blues Band performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 25, 2018 concert at Foxlowe Arts Centre in Leek, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Fool for the Bright Lights
  2. Ain't That a Kick in the Head
  3. The Seventh Son
  4. Couldn't Get It Right

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