The Yardbirds

Artist

The Yardbirds

134

Releases

About

British rock band, formed in London in 1963. Noted for their exploration of blues, rhythm and blues, and rock music, the group consisted of Keith Relf on vocals and harmonica, Paul Samwell-Smith on bass, Chris Dreja on rhythm guitar and later bass when Samwell-Smith left the band, and Jim McCarty on drums. A defining characteristic of the band was its revolving lineup of lead guitarists, starting with Top Topham in 1963, followed by Eric Clapton (1963-1965), Jeff Beck (1965-1966), and lastly, Jimmy Page (1966-1968).

Their approach to music was instrumental in pushing the boundaries of rock 'n' roll, notably influencing the development of hard rock and psychedelic rock genres. Known for their high-energy performances, they popularized the "rave-up" style, where a song builds in tempo and intensity, a technique that later found its way into heavy metal.

In 1992, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as performers, with the band continuing to tour under the leadership of Jim McCarty with a constantly evolving lineup.

Data provided by Discogs

Top Tracks

Most popular songs on Last.fm · click ▶ to preview on Spotify

1

For Your Love

The Yardbirds

2

Heart Full of Soul

The Yardbirds

3

Shapes Of Things

The Yardbirds

4

I'm A Man

The Yardbirds

5

Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

The Yardbirds

6

I Wish You Would

The Yardbirds

7

A Certain Girl

The Yardbirds

8

I Ain't Got You

The Yardbirds

9

Evil Hearted You

The Yardbirds

10

I'm Not Talking

The Yardbirds

Setlists

Recent live performances · data from Setlist.fm

Setlist data provided by Setlist.fm

April 18, 2025

Des Plaines Theatre

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

  • 1. Heart Full of Soul(Graham Gouldman cover)

  • 2. A Certain Girl(Ernie K‐Doe cover)

  • 3. Evil Hearted You

  • 4. You're a Better Man Than I

  • 5. Shapes of Things

  • 6. Over Under Sideways Down

  • 7. White Summer

  • 8. Smokestack Lightning(Howlin’ Wolf cover)

  • 9. For Your Love(Graham Gouldman cover)

  • 10. Happenings Ten Years Time Ago

  • 11. Dazed and Confused(Jake Holmes cover)

  • 1. The Train Kept A-Rollin'(Tiny Bradshaw cover)

  • 2. I'm a Man(Bo Diddley cover)


April 17, 2025

Ludlow Garage Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

  • 1. Heart Full of Soul(Graham Gouldman cover)

  • 2. A Certain Girl(Ernie K‐Doe cover)

  • 3. Evil Hearted You

  • 4. You're a Better Man Than I

  • 5. Shapes of Things

  • 6. Over Under Sideways Down

  • 7. White Summer

  • 8. Smokestack Lightning(Howlin’ Wolf cover)

  • 9. For Your Love(Graham Gouldman cover)

  • 10. Happenings Ten Years Time Ago

  • 11. Dazed and Confused(Jake Holmes cover)

  • 12. The Train Kept A-Rollin'(Tiny Bradshaw cover)

  • 13. I'm a Man(Bo Diddley cover)


April 15, 2025

Rams Head On Stage

Annapolis, Maryland, United States


April 13, 2025

Center for the Arts of Homer

Homer, New York, United States


April 11, 2025

Jonathan's Ogunquit

Ogunquit, Maine, United States

Community Feed

Posts from fans about this artist

🎟️ Upcoming Shows

No upcoming shows. Follow to get notified when new dates are announced.

Concert Tickets available at StubHub!

People Also Ask

The Yardbirds has released 134 albums between 1964 and 2023. Notable releases include Live In Sweden 1967, The Best Of The Yardbirds, Heart Full Of Soul (The Best Of The Yardbirds). Explore their complete discography on this page.

The Yardbirds' most-played tracks include For Your Love, Heart Full of Soul, Shapes Of Things, I'm A Man, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

British rock band, formed in London in 1963. Noted for their exploration of blues, rhythm and blues, and rock music, the group consisted of Keith Relf on vocals and harmonica, Paul Samwell-Smith on bass, Chris Dreja on rhythm guitar and later bass wh... Read the full biography on this page.

You can find The Yardbirds vinyl records, CDs and collectibles on eBay. Browse the selection of new and used releases available for purchase.

Join the community

Follow The Yardbirds

Get notified about new tour dates, releases, and updates. Join thousands of fans tracking their favorite bands.

Free forever · No credit card required

Follow The Yardbirds