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On this day, 18 March 1967, a package tour including American Gene Pitney and British band The Troggs played Cardiff’s Capitol Theatre.
The Troggs closed the first half of the show whilst headliner Pitney closed the evening’s performance.
Also included on the bill were, The Loot, Normie Rowe and the Playboys, Sounds Inc. and David Garrick.
The Troggs had just released “Give It To Me” peaking at No 12 in the UK singles charts whilst Gene Pitney was about to release his Golden Greats album.
Gene Pitney’s final show was 5 April 2006 at Cardiff's St David's Hall. He had earned a standing ovation; ending his show with "Town Without Pity".
He died aged 66 at his hotel later that evening from a heart attack.
