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The Yardbirds
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The Yardbirds
Formed
January 1, 1963 in Surrey, England

Years Active:
60s | 90s | Current

 
The Yardbirds are mostly known to the casual rock fan as the starting point for three of the greatest British rock guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. Undoubtedly, these three figures did much to shape the group's sound, but throughout their career, the Yardbirds were very much a unit, albeit a rather unstable one. ...
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