Chris Dreja, the co-founding rhythm guitarist and later bassist of the Yardbirds, has died, reports The New York Times. On September 25, Dreja died of complications of multiple strokes and chronic ...

A rhythm guitarist and bassist, he was a “rock” for a band whose fiery lead players, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, had no shortage of ego. By Alex Williams Chris Dreja, a founding member of ...

Acclaimed Yardbirds co-founder Chris Dreja has passed away at 79. The versatile musician, photographer, and co-writer's demise was confirmed by former bandmate Jimmy Page and his sister-in-law, who ...

Chris Dreja FILE PHOTO: English guitarist Chris Dreja of The Yardbirds posed backstage at Holterhallen in Holte near Copenhagen in Denmark on 15th April 1967. He recently died at the age of 79. (Photo ...

His sister-in-law announced his death on social media, Variety reported. She did not say when he died or how, but wrote he “passed away after years of health problems.” He had several strokes in 2012 ...

Chris Dreja has died at the age of 78, his family confirmed in a statement released on Friday. The iconic rock guitarist, best known for The Yardbirds, had been battling health conditions for a number ...

Chris Dreja, the legendary rhythm guitarist and bassist for the Yardbirds, has died at the age of 79 following a lengthy battle with ill health. His sister-in-law Muriel Levy broke the devastating ...

Chris Dreja, co-founder of the Yardbirds, has passed away. The musician was 79. Both his sister-in-law Muriel Levy and former bandmate Jimmy Page confirmed the news on social media. A cause of death ...

Guitar heroes Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page were all part of The Yardbirds over the years CHRIS Dreja, the co-founder of the influential 1960s band The Yardbirds, has died at the age of 78.