The Yardbirds
Encyclopedia
Current
- Chris Dreja - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1963–1968, 1992–present)
- Jim McCarty - drums, backing vocals (1963–1968, 1992–present)
- Ben King - lead guitar (2005–present)
- David Smale - bass, backing vocals (2009–present)
- Andy Mitchell - lead vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar (2009–present)
1963–1968
| Original lineup (Late May 1963 - October 1963) |
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| Clapton replaces Topham (October 1963 - February 1965) |
Eric Clapton Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and... - lead guitar |
| Beck replaces Clapton (March 1965 - June 1966) |
Jeff Beck Geoffrey Arnold "Jeff" Beck is an English rock guitarist. He is one of three noted guitarists to have played with The Yardbirds... - lead guitar, backing vocals |
| Page replaces Samwell-Smith (June 1966 - September 1966) |
Jimmy Page James Patrick "Jimmy" Page, OBE is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a studio session guitarist in London and was subsequently a member of The Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968, after which he founded the English rock band Led Zeppelin.Jimmy Page... - bass, guitar |
| Beck is fired (November 1966 - July 1968) |
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| New Yardbirds (September 1968 - October 1968) become Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham... |
Robert Plant Robert Anthony Plant, CBE is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin. He has also had a successful solo career... - lead vocals, harmonica John Paul Jones (musician) John Paul Jones is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer. Best known as the bassist, mandolinist, and keyboardist for English rock band Led Zeppelin, Jones has since developed a solo career and has gained even more respect as both a musician and a... - bass John Bonham John Henry Bonham was an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer of Led Zeppelin. Bonham was esteemed for his speed, power, fast right foot, distinctive sound, and "feel" for the groove... - drums |
1992-present
| First lineup of reformed group (1992) |
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| Idan Joins (1992–1993) |
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| Idan replaces Demick, Garman and Majors join (1994–1995) |
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| Mayo replaces Majors (1995–1996) |
Gypie Mayo Gypie Mayo is an English guitarist, playing in Dr. Feelgood from 1977 to 1981, and from 1996 to 2004 in the re-born Yardbirds with Alan Glen.... - lead guitar, backing vocals |
| Glen replaces Garman (1996–2003) |
Alan Glen Alan Glen is a British blues harmonica player, best known for his work with The Yardbirds, Nine Below Zero, Little Axe, and his own bands, The Barcodes and The Incredible Blues Puppies.-Career:... - harmonica, percussion |
| Miskimmin replaces Glen (2003–2004) |
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| Donahue replaces Mayo (2004–2005) |
Jerry Donahue Jerry Donahue is an American guitarist and producer primarily known for his work in the British folk rock scene as a member of Fotheringay and Fairport Convention as well as being a member of the rock guitar trio The Hellecasters.-Biography:Donahue was born in New York, the son of big band... - lead guitar |
| King replaces Donahue (2005–2008) |
Ben King (guitarist) Ben King is a British-American professional guitarist, who is currently touring with English blues-rock band The Yardbirds. He has gained popularity as a musician owing to his extensive technical ability of the guitar coupled with his young age.... - lead guitar |
| Glen returns to the band (2008–2009) |
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| Idan and Glen leave the band (2009–Present) |
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