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There were various Guitarists in the Yardbirds during their original 1960s run. The below list is the different guitar line ups that appeared in the band from 1963 to 1968.
1963
Tony 'Top' Topham (lead), Chris Dreja (rhythm)
late 1963 to early 1965
Eric Clapton (lead), Chris Dreja (rhythm)
early 1965 to 1966
Jeff Beck (lead) Chris Dreja (rhythm) - during this period Jimmy Page joins on bass until he eventually swaps instruments with Chris Dreja
1966
Jeff Beck (lead), Jimmy Page (2nd lead)
late 1966 - 1968
Jimmy Page (lead)
So the answer to the question is 'every guitarist whose name isn't mentioned above'.
Pete Townsend (oodles answer)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoKeith Relf - lead vocals, harmonica
Anthony "Top" Topham - lead guitar
Chris Dreja - rhythm guitar
Paul Samwell-Smith - bass, backing vocals
Jim McCarty - drums, backing vocals
Eric Clapton replaced Top Topham just months after the bands formation.
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∙ 12y agoTheir original line-up was Keith Relf on vocals and harmonica, Chris Dreja on rhythm guitar, Top Topham on lead guitar, Paul Samwell-Smith on bass, and Jim McCarty on drums. Topham left before they became famous and was replaced by Eric Clapton. Eventually, Clapton left and was replaced by Jeff Beck. Eventually, Samwell-Smith left and Jimmy Page took over for him. After Jeff Beck left, Chris Dreja was moved from rhythm guitar to bass and Page was promoted from bass to lead guitar and the band became a four part instead of five part band.
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∙ 10y agoThe Byrds originally consisted of Jim McGuinn (lead guitar, vocals) - Gene Clark (tambourine, vocals) - David Crosby(rhythm guitar, vocals) - Chris Hillman (Bass Guitar, vocals) - Michael Clarke (drums) .
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∙ 12y agoKeith Relf
Eric Clapton
Chris Dreja
Paul Samwell-Smith
Jim McCarty
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Eric Clapton Jimmy page
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Was Rod Stewart ever in the yardbirds?
No, Rod Stewart was not in the Yardbirds. His one-time bandmate (and collaborator on a new album), Jeff Beck, was in the Yardbirds as a guitarist. He replaced Eric Clapton and was later replaced by Jimmy Page.
How did Jeff Beck get famous?
Jeff Beck became a famous guitarist when he replaced Eric Clapton in the Yardbirds.
Was Peter Green in The Yardbirds?
He doesn't appear in the members of the Yardbirds, so I say no.
Who was the yardbirds drummer?
Jim mcCarty
Who is is Eric Clapton?
A brithish blues-rock guitarist that played from the 60's until today. He is best known to be in bands like the Yardbirds, Cream and Derek and the Dominoes. His best songs are Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of your love and tears in heaven. Listen to him. He is a god =]
Who was the first guitarist for the yardbirds?
Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck.
Which band's lead guitarist was Jimmy Page?
Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds, The Firm, Coverdale/Page, XYZ...
Was Rod Stewart ever in the yardbirds?
No, Rod Stewart was not in the Yardbirds. His one-time bandmate (and collaborator on a new album), Jeff Beck, was in the Yardbirds as a guitarist. He replaced Eric Clapton and was later replaced by Jimmy Page.
How did Jeff Beck get famous?
Jeff Beck became a famous guitarist when he replaced Eric Clapton in the Yardbirds.
What movie and television projects has Chris Dreja been in?
Chris Dreja has: Played himself in "Thank Your Lucky Stars" in 1961. Performed in "Beat-Club" in 1965. Played Himself - The Yardbirds in "Blowup" in 1966. Played himself in "Biography" in 1987. Performed in "Biography" in 1987. Played himself in "Yardbirds" in 1992. Played Himself - Former Yardbirds guitarist in "Led Zeppelin: The Origin of the Species" in 2006. Played himself in "Seven Ages of Rock" in 2007. Played Himself - Yardbirds guitarist in "Led Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti - A Classic Album Under Review" in 2008.
When was The Yardbirds created?
The Yardbirds was created in 1963.
When was The Yardbirds Greatest Hits created?
The Yardbirds Greatest Hits was created in 1967.
When did Yardbirds Home Center end?
Yardbirds Home Center ended in 2009.
Was Peter Green in The Yardbirds?
He doesn't appear in the members of the Yardbirds, so I say no.
When was Five Live Yardbirds created?
Five Live Yardbirds was created on 1964-03-13.
Where did the yardbirds come from?
England
How did the yardbirds get their name?
By being in yards.
