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 Dec 27, 1966 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / The Cyrkle / Syndicate Of Sound / ? and the mysterians Dec 26, 1966 Rochester, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Dec 4, 1966 Lima, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Dec 2, 1966 Berea, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Dec 2, 1966 Middleburg Heights, OH Uploaded by Zimtrim
Gary Lewis & The Playboys / Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs / The Yardbirds / Bryan Hyland / Bobby Hebb Nov 26, 1966 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Gary Lewis & The Playboys / Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs / The Yardbirds / Bryan Hyland Nov 24, 1966 Beckley, West Virginia, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Gary Lewis & The Playboys / Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs / The Yardbirds / Bryan Hyland Nov 24, 1966 Charleston, West Virginia, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Nov 23, 1966 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Nov 21, 1966 Richmond, Indiana, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds / Gary Lewis & The Playboys / Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs / Bryan Hyland / Distant Cousins / Bobby Hebb / Andy Warhol Nov 18 - 20, 1966 Detroit, Michigan, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Yardbirds Nov 15, 1966 Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
