British R&B / Blues-Rock
The Yardbirds
The Yardbirds were the critical missing link between Chicago blues and heavy rock, launching the careers of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. They pioneered the 'rave-up', taking standard 12-bar blues...
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The Yardbirds were the critical missing link between Chicago blues and heavy rock, launching the careers of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. They pioneered the 'rave-up', taking standard 12-bar blues progressions and injecting blistering speed and heavy feedback.
Show Appearances
Show 11: The British Blues RevivalShow 65: Jimmy Reed's LegacyShow 74: Cross-Generational Blues Collaborations
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