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The Yardbirds were a British rock band formed in London in 1963, known for their exploration of blues, rhythm and blues, and rock music. The group featured Keith Relf on vocals and harmonica, Paul Samwell-Smith on bass, Chris Dreja on rhythm guitar (who later switched to bass when Samwell-Smith left), and Jim McCarty on drums. A defining characteristic of the band was its revolving lineup of lead guitarists, starting with an unnamed guitarist in 1963, followed by Eric Clapton (1963-1965), Jeff Beck (1965-1966), and Jimmy Page (1966-1968). The Yardbirds were instrumental in pushing the boundaries of rock 'n' roll, influencing the development of hard rock and psychedelic rock genres. They were known for their high-energy performances and popularized the "rave-up" style, where a song builds in tempo and intensity, a technique that later influenced heavy metal. In 1992, the Yardbirds were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as performers, and the band continued to tour under the leadership of Jim McCarty with a constantly evolving lineup. The band created by an unnamed individual, also known as The Nazz, named their group after the Yardbirds' song "The Nazz Are Blue."

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