We arrived at the Marquee about lunchtime to set up and soundcheck, and were met by John Gee, the club manager, who showed us around. The club looked a bit seedy and shabby with all the lights on and daylight streaming through the doors.

We set up our gear and while we ran through some of our numbers, loads of interesting people came in and watched; among them, Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry and a very young Dana Gillespie. Then the Yardbirds arrived to set up and we went over the road to the Intrepid Fox pub for a few pints.

When we came back, the club was transformed. There was a long queue at the door, the lights were down and it was already packed. There was an incredible atmosphere; the ambience was electric - really exciting.

We played a really good set, mainly because the audience was so fantastic and supportive. The Marquee was a fantastic gig, unlike any other place. The mainly mod audience was always so enthusiastic and there were some incredible dancers. Although the audience were mostly mods, there were also long-haired hippies and art students and tourists, but everyone got along really well - I don’t remember there ever being any trouble at the club.

Did you see the Authentics at the Marquee in the Sixties? Did you go along to see the Yardbirds on Friday nights? Share your memories here.