British rock group The Yardbirds were among the first to create the blues-rock sound that would come to define the 1960s. Their unadulterated and exuberant mix of blues, R&B, and psychedelic elements in their music served as a model for many other rock groups. The Yardbirds continued to be a powerful force, even after branching out into more psychedelic sounds during their final years as a London club band. They had an indisputable effect on music history, especially on the careers of legendary performers like lead guitarists Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck. They enthralled audiences all over the world with their strong performances and creative usage of blues riffs, which produced a number of hits that are still popular today. With a discography that combines bluesy soulfulness with hard-driving energy, The Yardbirds provide an insight into the unadulterated force of early rock & roll. Their melodies, which have an unmistakable swagger and raw intensity, never fail to enthrall new listeners, demonstrating how timeless their music is.
1I'm a Man
The Yardbirds
1965
2Still I'm Sad
The Yardbirds
1965
3Train Kept A-Rollin'
The Yardbirds
2006
4Evil Hearted You
The Yardbirds
1965
5You're a Better Man Than I
The Yardbirds
1965
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Smokestack Lightning
The Yardbirds
1964
7Happenings Ten Years Time Ago
The Yardbirds
1966
8Dazed and Confused
The Yardbirds
1967
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Got to Hurry
The Yardbirds
1965