The Yardbirds
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1963–present
Biography
London band The Yardbirds, formed in 1963, bridged British rhythm and blues, psychedelia and hard rock, and launched guitarists *Eric Clapton*, *Jeff Beck* and *Jimmy Page* in succession. Fronted by Keith Relf with Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja and Paul Samwell-Smith, they scored hits with 'For Your Love', 'Heart Full of Soul' and 'Shapes of Things' before splitting in 1968 and later re-forming under McCarty.
Genres
The Yardbirds Discography
- Having a Rave Up With The Yardbirds (1965) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- For Your Love (1965) - Album - rated 3.45/5
- Little Games (1967) - Album - rated 3.28/5
Members
- Keith Relf - lead vocals, harmonica (1963–1968)
- Jim McCarty - drums, backing vocals (1963–1968, 1992–present)
- Chris Dreja - rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals (1963–1968, 1992–2012)
- Paul Samwell-Smith - bass, backing vocals (1963–1966)
- Jeff Beck - lead guitar, backing vocals (1965–1966)