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List of the Yardbirds members. Two Yardbirds lineups from 2005 (top) and 2010 (bottom) The Yardbirds are an English blues rock band from London. Formed in May 1963, the group originally included lead vocalist Keith Relf, lead guitarist Anthony "Top" Topham, rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, and drummer Jim McCarty. [1]
ImageNameYears ActiveInstrumentsJohnny A. (John Antonopoulos)2015–2018lead guitarnoneEarl Slick (Frank Madeloni)2015lead guitarnoneDavid Smale2009–2015bass backing vocalsMaking Tracks (2012)Andy Mitchell2009–2015lead vocals acoustic guitar harmonica ...Making Tracks (2012)Current members. Jim McCarty – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1963–1968, 1992–present) John Idan – lead vocals (1995–2009, 2015–present), lead guitar (1992–1994), bass (1994–2009), rhythm guitar (2015–present) Kenny Aaronson – bass (2015–present) Myke Scavone – harmonica, percussion, backing vocals (2015–present)
May 10, 2024 · The Yardbirds, 1960s British musical group best known for their inventive conversion of rhythm and blues into rock. The band produced three of Britain’s most influential rock guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page.
The Yardbirds are an English blues rock band from London. Formed in May 1963, the group originally included lead vocalist Keith Relf, lead guitarist Anthony "Top" Topham, rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, and drummer Jim McCarty. In October, Topham was replaced by Eric Clapton.
Jul 10, 2022 · Learn about the original members of the Yardbirds, the legendary British blues and rock band that featured Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. Discover their music, legacy, and why they disbanded in 1968.
May 27, 2024 · Members. Current members. Former members. Timeline. Original run (1963–1968) Reunion (1992–present) Line-ups. References. External links. McCarty and Dreja reformed the Yardbirds in 1992, adding new members "Detroit" John Idan (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Rod Demick (bass, harmonica, backing vocals) from the drummer's eponymous band.
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Apr 26, 2015 · CLASSIC LINEUP: Keith Relf - vocals, Chris Dreja - rhythm guitar, Paul Samwell-Smith - bass, Jim McCarty - drums, Jeff Beck - lead guitar. KEY DISCOGRAPHY: For Your Love (1965), Having a Rave Up...
