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 Nov 6, 1966 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Nov 5, 1966 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Gary Lewis & The Playboys / Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs / The Yardbirds / Bryan Hyland / Bobby Hebb Nov 2, 1966 Magnolia, Arkansas, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / Gary Lewis & The Playboys / Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs Nov 1, 1966 Alexandria, Louisiana, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Gary Lewis & The Playboys / Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs / The Yardbirds / Bryan Hyland / Bobby Hebb Oct 31, 1966 Beaumont, Texas, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Oct 29, 1966 Dallas, Texas, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / Country Joe & The Fish Oct 23, 1966 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Rolling Stones / Ike & Tina Turner / The Yardbirds Sep 28, 1966 Manchester, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Sep 4, 1966 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Sep 3, 1966 Salem, Oregon, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Aug 30, 1966 San Jose, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
