John Baldry

Born John William Baldry in January the 12th, 1941 in Haddon, England, Long John Baldry was without a doubt one of the most significant and pioneering British rhythm & blues artists from the 60's and one of the most important resident artists of The Marquee, who performed more than a two hundred gigs at the club during a twelve year span. He is the musician who is supposed to have played the most at the Marquee club. Long John Baldry started his career as a folk and jazz musician playing a borrowed 12 string guitar during the late 50's.