YARDBIRDS
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In their initial five-year history, the Yardbirds gained a reputation as the breeding ground for three of classic rock’s most legendary guitarists. They made their first switch in March 1965, when Eric Clapton left and was quickly replaced by Jeff Beck.
In their initial five-year history, the Yardbirds gained a reputation as the breeding ground for three of classic rock’s most legendary guitarists. They made their first switch in March 1965, when Eric Clapton left and was quickly replaced by Jeff Beck.
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65 years ago Eric Clapton quit The Yardbirds, but he was just the first of three guitar legends to pass through the ranks
65 years ago Eric Clapton quit The Yardbirds, but he was just the first of three guitar legends to pass through the ranks
September 1963: Group changed their name from Blue-Sounds to the Yardbirds.
October 1963: Original lead guitarist Top Topham left and was replaced by Eric Clapton.
October 1963: Original lead guitarist Top Topham left and was replaced by Eric Clapton.
February 1964: The Yardbirds signed to
EMI's Columbia label.
February 1, 1965: "For Your Love" was recorded st the IBC studio in London.
EMI's Columbia label.
February 1, 1965: "For Your Love" was recorded st the IBC studio in London.
March 5, 1965: "For Your Love"b/w "Got To Hurry" was released in the UK.
March 25, 1965: Eric Clapton left the band.
July 5, 1965: The LP "For Your Love' was released.
August 1965: The Yardbirds embarked on their first US tour.
March 25, 1965: Eric Clapton left the band.
July 5, 1965: The LP "For Your Love' was released.
August 1965: The Yardbirds embarked on their first US tour.
Feb 1966: The single "Shapes of Things" was released. Music journalist Richie Unterberger said it "can justifiably be classified as the first psychedelic rock classic."
March 1967: The Yardbirds Greatest Hits was released in the US.
July 1967: Their final album, Little Games, was released.
July 1967: Their final album, Little Games, was released.
August 12, 2015: It was announced that Boston-based guitarist Johnny A. would become the newest member of the Yardbirds for their North American tour running from 30 October to 22 November 2015.
April 15, 2016: The band played at the Under the Bridge venue in London with a line-up of Jim McCarty, John Idan, Johnny A, Kenny Aaronson, and Billyboy Miskimmin.
