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British rock band, formed in London in 1963. Noted for their exploration of blues, rhythm and blues, and rock music, the group consisted of Keith Relf on vocals and harmonica, Paul Samwell-Smith on bass, Chris Dreja on rhythm guitar and later bass when Samwell-Smith left the band, and Jim McCarty on drums. A defining characteristic of the band was its revolving lineup of lead guitarists, starting with Top Topham in 1963, followed by Eric Clapton (1963-1965), Jeff Beck (1965-1966), and lastly, Jimmy Page (1966-1968).


Their approach to music was instrumental in pushing the boundaries of rock 'n' roll, notably influencing the development of hard rock and psychedelic rock genres. Known for their high-energy performances, they popularized the "rave-up" style, where a song builds in tempo and intensity, a technique that later found its way into heavy metal.

In 1992, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as performers, with the band continuing to tour under the leadership of Jim McCarty with a constantly evolving lineup.

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The Yardbirds has released 134+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Live In Sweden 1967, The Best Of The Yardbirds, Heart Full Of Soul (The Best Of The Yardbirds). Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of The Yardbirds's most popular tracks include For Your Love, Heart Full of Soul, Shapes Of Things, I'm A Man, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

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