For a brief period, the Yardbirds sported not only Beck but also his good friend Jimmy Page, who originally joined as bassist when Paul Samwell-Smith left he group. Once rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja ...

As drummer for the Yardbirds — the only one in the British band’s history, in fact — Jim McCarty spent six years during the ’60s staring at the backsides of three of the greatest guitarists in rock ...

At 81 years old, Jim McCarty, the drummer for The Yardbirds, will be incorporating storytelling into the band's upcoming tour. The Yardbirds are known for having three legendary guitarists in the band ...

"It wasn't easy deciding what songs to play, but it was wonderful at the same time because we had so much to choose from.” ...

Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty has seen it all over six decades. And he has had the rare opportunity to play with three of the best guitarists of modern time. Yes, he has stories. ByJim Clash, ...

The Yardbirds, featuring original member Jim McCarty, will perform at Jonathan's Ogunquit this Friday. The concert will include a 40-minute segment dedicated to the band's history, including their ...

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Two Detroiters are the subject of a documentary series, “Jim and the Bee,” that will have a premiere screening this weekend ...

Jake Holmes' "Dazed and Confused" has had a life. The song was originally penned and, most importantly, copyrighted by the American singer-songwriter. He opened for Jimmy Page's Yardbirds and played ...