![]() McCarty and Dreja reformed the Yardbirds in 1992, adding new members "Detroit" John Idan (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Rod Demick (bass, backing vocals) from the drummer's eponymous band, months later Demick left the band, Ray Majors joined on lead guitar, and Idan moved to bass. Dreja initially remained, but by August, Page formed a new group with vocalist Robert Plant, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham, who later renamed themselves Led Zeppelin. The group continued as a four-piece until July 1968, when Relf and McCarty left due to creative differences, primarily with Page. This lineup was short-lived, however, as Beck left in November 1966. ![]() Page later joined on bass the following June, after Samwell-Smith abruptly quit Dreja later took over the role, allowing Page to join Beck on guitar. Clapton recommended Jimmy Page to replace him, but he declined and Jeff Beck took over. ![]() He remained until 13 March 1965, when he left due to creative disagreements. In October, Topham was replaced by Eric Clapton. Formed in May 1963, the group originally included lead vocalist Keith Relf, lead guitarist Anthony "Top" Topham, rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith and drummer Jim McCarty. ![]() The Yardbirds are an English blues rock band from London. Two Yardbirds lineups from 2005 (top) and 2010 (bottom) ![]()
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