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 ...

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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.