The Yardbirds
British Invasion blues-rockproto-hard rock1960s psychedelia transitional
The Yardbirds is an English rock band, formed in London in 1963. The band's core lineup featured vocalist and harmonica player Keith Relf, drummer Jim McCarty, rhythm guitarist and later bassist Chris Dreja and bassist/producer Paul Samwell-Smith. The band is known for starting the careers of three of rock's most famous guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, all of whom ranked in the top five of Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 greatest guitarists.
Influenced by: Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker
- Active:
- 1963-1968, 1992-present
- Scene:
- London
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