8434 - The Yardbirds Original ‘Big Beat Sessions’ Concert Handbill (Stourbridge, 1966) - Early Jimmy Page Era

The Yardbirds Original ‘Big Beat Sessions’ Concert Handbill (Stourbridge, 1966) - Early Jimmy Page Era Original 5 x 8 handbill advertising the Yardbirds’ performance at Stourbridge Town Hall in Stourbridge, England, on July 20, 1966, as part of the venue’s “Big Beat Sessions.” The handbill bills “The Yardbirds” with the parenthetical ‘(over, under, sideways, down),’ a reference to their recently released single ‘Over Under Sideways Down.’ Also advertised are appearances by the St. Louis Union, the Pretty Things, the 4 Aces, and several local groups. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, creasing, and a partial separation to the right fold. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The Stourbridge performance falls in the opening weeks of Jimmy Page’s tenure with the Yardbirds. Page had joined in June 1966 following the departure of bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, and at the time of this appearance he was playing bass alongside lead guitarist Jeff Beck, with Chris Dreja on rhythm guitar. Page began playing guitar that August, with Dreja subsequently taking over on bass; Beck left the band in November 1966.