These days, many know The Yardbirds as much for the incredible lead guitarists that passed through their lineup as much as for their music. But make no mistake, the band released some incendiary stuff ...

The Yardbirds are a legendary blues-rock band led by founder Jim McCarty with John Idan, Godfrey Townsend, Myke Scavone, and Kenny Aaronson. The influential group had a string of hits in the 1960s ...

Jim McCarty candidly discusses drugs, spirituality, drumming influences and The Yardbirds place in musical history.

Part 1 of our interview series with Jim McCarty, long-time drummer for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame group The Yardbirds, covered the intricate personalities and musical styles of the band's lead ...

The Yardbirds did not achieve the commercial success of its British Invasion peers. The band had hits, but by and large, it is seen today as a launching pad for some of the most notable guitarists ...

Clapton, Beck and Page will forever be linked by the fact they all had stints in the Yardbirds, before they too embarked down notably differing guitar paths. Page embraced hard rock with Led ...

Eric Clapton may have the most impressive résumé in rock ‘n’ roll history, having played in the Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluebreakers, Cream, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos.

After making his name as a session guitarist for some of the '60s biggest bands, Page took over, took apart and completely rebuilt the tattered remains of the Yardbirds in order to create one of ...