26 December, 2008 – 10:05 am
Watch 1963 footage of the Yardbirds performing ‘Louise’ with Eric Clapton on guitar here:
One of the most important bands to emerge from the early Sixties’ British R&B scene, the Yardbirds’ original line-up consisted of Keith Relf (vocals), Anthony Topham (lead guitar), Chris Dreja (rhythm guitar), Paul Samwell-Smith (bass) and Jim McCarty (drums). However, Topham soon [...]
By Valerie Potter
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Posted in Carnaby Street
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Also tagged Chris Dreja, Crawdaddy, Giorgio Gomelsky, Jeff Beck, Jim McCarty, Jimmy Page, Keith Relf, Led Zeppelin, Marquee, Paul Samwell-Smith, Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds
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28 November, 2008 – 9:59 am
In 1964, my father wanted me to go to university, but I didn’t because I was fascinated by the blossoming blues and rock scene. I couldn’t play an instrument, but I wanted to be a journalist. I was lucky because one of my father’s colleagues, Bob Baker, was the managing director of a company called [...]
