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Today in History: Blind Faith debuts to 100,000 in Hyde Park

6/7/2026

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On June 7, Blind Faith—Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Ric Grech—gave their sole UK performance in London’s Hyde Park, drawing an estimated 100,000 spectators. The supergroup’s brief summer tour ended after this landmark outdoor show, marking a historic moment in rock history.

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On June 7, Blind Faith—Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Ric Grech—gave their sole UK performance in London’s Hyde Park, drawing an estimated 100,000 spectators. The supergroup’s brief summer tour ended after this landmark outdoor show, marking a historic moment in rock history.