We can thank them for being the grandfathers of prog rock, psychedelic rock, and even for influencing punk.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Clash writes about extreme adventure and classic rock. In Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of this interview series with Yardbirds ...

Jim McCarty on producing hits like Heart Full Of Soul, Shapes Of Things and Over Under Sideways Down - plus why their original guitarist, Top Topham, left the group. In Part 1 and Part 2 of this ...

With Chris Dreja’s death this past September 25, Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty is the only member left who knows what each phase of the band was like with its three most famous guitarists: Eric ...

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 ...

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Jim McCarty and John Hawken with special guest Jann Klose Iridium New York, NY May 2, 2012 Former Yardbirds drummer McCarty and his cohort from Renaissance, keyboardist John Hawken--along with special ...

Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty, pioneers of symphonic and progressive rock, will present THE HISTORY OF RENAISSANCE on November 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, Illinois ...

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