The Ricky-Tick was an influential 1960s rhythm & blues club[1] in Windsor, Berkshire, England, host to many important acts such as The Rolling Stones,[2] The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and Cream.
It was set up as an R&B venue after founders Philip Hayward and John Mansfield saw the success in early 1962 of the Ealing Club.
Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band were regulars as were Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames, The Alan Price Set, [] and others including Herbie Goins, John Mayall, and Zoot Money.
[citation needed] An Elstree Studios mock-up of the Ricky-Tick was meant to be the club where the Yardbirds are playing "Stroll On" while Thomas (David Hemmings) looks for Jane (Vanessa Redgrave) in Antonioni's film Blowup (1966).
[3] David Bowie makes reference to the club on the sleeve notes of Pin Ups, his album of 1960s rock covers.