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 ...

Jim McCarty on hits like Heart Full Of Soul, Shapes Of Things and Over Under Sideways Down - plus why original guitarist, Top ...

A new documentary about the band’s early days offers a rich backdrop to an unlikely performance of a star on the rise.

The Yardbirds are a legendary blues-rock band led by founder Jim McCarty with John Idan, Godfrey Townsend, Myke Scavone, and ...

In a nutshell, sum up the differences between guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Jim McCarty: They were all ...

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 ...

Guitarist Jimmy Page was looking to start a new band after the breakup of the Yardbirds, so he organized a jam session with singer Robert Plant, drummer John Bonham and bassist John Paul Jones.

How Eric Clapton’s Split With Yardbirds Caused a Chain Reaction How Eric Clapton’s Split With Yardbirds Caused a Chain Reaction Guitarist sent heavy blues in a new ...