1964: A concert that would have a tremendous impact on British rock takes place at Fairfield Hall in Croydon, England. The American Negro Blues Festival features Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Lightning Hopkins, Willie Dixon, and many more. In attendance are many young Brits who will eventually become rock legends getting their first taste of live American blues.
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