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John Idan is an American guitarist and vocalist, best known for his work with the Yardbirds, the McCarty Band, and his own bands, the John Idan Group and the Top Topham – John Idan Band.
Biography. John was born in Royal Oak, Michigan just a few miles from the edge of Detroit. Being interested in music from a very young age, he soon discovered the guitar as his favourite instrument and started having lessons at the age of 7.
John Idan is the lead vocalist and guitarist of The Yardbirds. John can also be seen solo or with his bands The John Idan Group, The Natural Blues Band or Ric Lee's Natural Born Swingers.
Celebrating his 30th year as a Yardbird, Lead Singer John Idan has lent his distinct vocals to the sound of the band since their reformation, showcased on the classic 2003 "Birdland" album with guest appearances from Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Slash, and Brian May.
Also in 2009, Idan left the Yardbirds after 14 years as the band's frontman. To replace Glen and Idan, the group added Andy Mitchell on lead vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica, with David Smale joining on bass. [20]
Official Releases. 2011 Beehive (Lord Dome feat. John Idan) – I Can’t Hold On. 2008 John Idan – The Folly. (Garden of Idan) 2006 The Yardbirds – Live at B.B. King’s. (Favored Nations) 2003 The Yardbirds – Birdland (Feat. Jeff Beck, Slash, Brian May)
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John Idan’s return to the Yardbirds doesn’t simply reunite the group with their Birdland-era lead singer; it completes a circle for Idan, who still vividly remembers the first band he ever heard play the blues.
