Formed in London in May 1963, The Yardbirds is considered one of the most influential rock bands of the early 20th century. The band is credited with influencing psychedelic rock, hard rock, punk rock, and even heavy metal. It also helped catapult the careers of three of the greatest guitarists of all time: Eric Clapton, who played with the band between October 1963 and March 13, 1963; Jeff Beck who replaced Clapton; and Jimmy Page who originally joined Beck as a dual guitarist until November 1966 when Beck left the band. Page remained with The Yardbirds until it broke up in July 1968. He then went on to form Led Zeppelin. In 1992, The Yardbirds reunited with a new line-up. The only two original members to return were Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty. Both remained with The Yardbirds until 2012 when Dreja retired from the band. The band continues performing, albeit with a regularly shifting lineup of members. McCarty remains the only original member.
These are photos from concerts where The Yardbirds played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
The Yardbirds Oct 28, 1967 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Oct 13, 1967 Tampa, Florida, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / The Tidal Waves Oct 11, 1967 Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / The Youngbloods / Jake Holmes Aug 25, 1967 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Wheelzzz
The Yardbirds / The Youngbloods / Jake Holmes Aug 25, 1967 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Aug 12, 1967 Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Aug 3, 1967 Racine, Wisconsin, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / Sir Douglas Quintet / loading zone / The Blue Light District Jul 29, 1967 Danville, CA Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Jul 28, 1967 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / James Cotton Blues Band / Richie Havens Jul 27, 1967 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / James Cotton Blues Band / Richie Havens Jul 26, 1967 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / James Cotton Blues Band / Richie Havens Jul 25, 1967 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
