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Nov 13, 2009 · On March 13, 1965, British blues guitarist Eric Clapton leaves the Yardbirds. In and of itself, one man leaving one band in the middle of the 1960s might warrant little more than a historical ...
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Mar 27, 2015 · On Clapton’s suggestion, the Yardbirds approached a session guitarist they knew, Jimmy Page, to replace him. But Page was doing too well financially in the studio to join a fledgling band ...
Nov 14, 2022 · In David Bowling’s book Eric Clapton FAQ: All That’s Left To Know About Slowhand, he notes that Clapton disliked the brand-new style of pop music the Yardbirds were exploring by the mid-’60s and labelled the hit single, ‘For Your Love’, as a significant nail in the coffin. It was a huge departure from the blues-heavy style of which Clapton was a keen advocate.
Oct 16, 2021 · Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty is quoted as saying: “Eric had these R&B mod songs he wanted us to do. Him leaving was a relief. Eric would be sitting in the van not talking to anyone. You’d think he’s so moody, he’s such a pain, we’re fed up with this.”. At that point, Clapton was a short-haired unwavering blues purist.
theyardbirds.com. The Yardbirds are an English rock band, formed in London in 1963. The band started the careers of three of rock's most famous guitarists: Eric Clapton (1963–1965), Jeff Beck (1965–1966) and Jimmy Page (1966–1968), all of whom ranked in the top five of Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 greatest guitarists. [ 5 ]
Apr 26, 2015 · Here's an in-depth look at the Yardbirds, the band that served as a launching pad for guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. ... bassist Paul Samwell-Smith decided to leave and ...
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Nov 13, 2022 · Eric Clapton joined the Yardbirds Keith Relf, Paul Samwell-Smith, Top Topham, Jim McCarty, and Chris Dreja are the founding members of the Yardbirds. After finding some early success, Topham did ...
