Chris Dreja death: Yardbirds co-founder and guitarist dies aged 79
Legendary musician dies aged 79 ‘after years of health problems’
- Chris Dreja, co-founder and guitarist of the legendary band The Yardbirds, has died at the age of 79.
- His death was confirmed by his sister-in-law, Muriel Levy, who stated he passed away 'after years of health problems'.
- Dreja co-founded The Yardbirds in 1963, initially playing rhythm guitar before switching to bass in 1966.
- After the band's initial split in 1968, Dreja declined an offer to join Led Zeppelin, opting instead for a career in photography.
- He reassembled The Yardbirds in 1992, remaining active until 2013 when he retired due to a series of strokes.