Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Yardbirds Founding Member Chris Dreja Dies at 79
Chris Dreja, a founding member of the legendary band The Yardbirds, has died.
He played rhythm guitar and bass for the band during its original run.
Dreja, along with other band members, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Yardbirds featured famous guitarists like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page.
The band had several hit songs.
After The Yardbirds, Dreja pursued photography and co-founded another band called Box of Frogs.
Dreja remained with the Yardbirds from 1963 until the band split in 1968.
Dreja's music legacy remains important for music.
Chris Dreja, co-founder of The Yardbirds, has died at age 79.
He played rhythm guitar and later bass for the band.
The Yardbirds included guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page.
The Yardbirds were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Dreja revived the band in 1992, retiring in 2013 due to health issues.
- Who
- Chris Dreja, co-founder of The Yardbirds.
- What
- Passed away after years of health problems.
- When
- No specific date was provided.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Died due to health problems.
- Cause of Death
- Health problems
- Age
- 79
- Band
- The Yardbirds
- Instruments
- Rhythm Guitar, Bass
- Rock Hall Inductee
- Yes
- Born
- November 11, 1945