Historical Artist Profile
The Yardbirds
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 1992
Biography & Overview
The Yardbirds are an English blues 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 2011 list of 100 greatest guitarists. The band's other members during 1963–1968 were vocalist/harmonica player Keith Relf, drummer Jim McCarty, rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja, and bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, with Dreja switching to bass when Samwell-Smith departed in 1966.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
5 Charted Tracks
"For Your Love"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #6
"Heart Full Of Soul"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #9
"Shapes Of Things"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #11
"Over Under Sideways Down"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #13
"I'm A Man"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #17
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
7 Charted Tracks
"Heart Full Of Soul"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #2
"For Your Love"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #3
"Evil Hearted You/Still I'M Sad"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #3
"Shapes Of Things"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #3
"Over Under Sideways Down"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #10
"Happenings Ten Years Time Ago"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #43
"Good Morning Little Schoolgirl"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #44