The Yardbirds
Chronicle
a brief
artist history
03/22/1943
Keith Relf, the singer for the Yardbirds, was born on this day.
05/08/1943
Paul Samwell-Smith, bassist for the group The Yardbirds, celebrates his birthday today.
07/25/1943
Jim McCarty (drummer) of The Yardbirds was, born on this day.
10/04/1963
Eric Clapton was asked to join the Yardbirds to replace Anthony 'Top' Topham.
03/27/1965
The Yardbirds replaced departing Eric 'Slowhand' Clapton with Jeff Beck.
04/03/1966
Jeff Beck collapsed onstage while The Yardbirds are playing in France.
05/14/1976
Keith Relf of the Yardbirds passed away today. He was electrocuted.
11/14/1976
Keith Reif of The Yardbirds is electrocuted on stage.
11/04/1991
The Yardbirds are elected to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
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