The Yardbirds

The Yardbirds were a British rock band formed in the early 1960s, known for pioneering influential guitar styles and blues-rock sounds. They featured legendary guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page during different periods, each contributing to the band's innovative music. The Yardbirds played a key role in shaping psychedelic and hard rock, blending blues, rhythm and blues, and experimental sounds. Although they disbanded in the late 1960s, members like Clapton and Page went on to achieve significant fame with other major acts, leaving a lasting impact on rock history.