A popular meeting point for musicians during the swinging 60s, the Bag O’Nails club is best known as the site where Paul McCartney had his first encounter with his future wife, Linda Eastman. On 15th May 1967, Paul was hanging out at the club with friends to watch rhythm and blues musician Georgie Fame play when he clapped eyes on the American photographer for the first time. Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman were married in London on 12th March 1969. The original Bag O’Nails club was established in the 1930′s as a venue for live music and entertainment, and by the 1960s, the club became one of ‘the’ places to be seen. Guests included famous artists, models and musicians such as Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, and Mick Jagger. On 25th November 1966, Jimi Hendrix gave his first performance in the UK at the Bag O’Nails club.
- Bag O’Nails
- 9 Kingly Street, London W1B 5PH
- www.bagonailssoho.co.uk
- Underground: Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus
