Guardian Music — 10cc's blend of musical invention and lyrical wit brought pop perfection to the mid-70s charts Few bands survive for long with four equally strong songwriters, so it was inevitable 10cc would implode one day. But in the mid-1970s they brought musical... more info

Guardian Music — Bass guitarist with the influential Detroit hard-rock band the MC5The bass guitarist Michael Davis, who has died of liver failure aged 68, joined Detroit's seminal rock band the MC5 in 1965. He stayed with them during their most challenging and incen... more info

ContactMusic — Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood turned down the chance to join Led Zeppelin in the groups early days after dismissing them as a bunch of farmers The guitarists former manager Peter Grant urged him to join another act The New Yardbirds which he was.... more info

Starpulse — The Yardbirds. Yes, the very same seminal 60’s rock outfit that helped to spawn the careers of not one, not two, but three of the most legendary guitar players in history – Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — today in NYC * Optimo @ Public Assembly * Thurston Moore @ Maxwell's * Soul Rebels Brass Band @ Brooklyn Bowl * The Yardbirds, Vanilla Fudge @ Irving Plaza * Luke Moldof + Reuben Son, Hell Hoarse @ The... more info

ContactMusic — Yardbirds drummer Jim Mccartys son Simon has pleaded guilty to one count of producing child pornography Airport police in Hawaii allegedly found photos of naked children in the 39 year olds luggage during a safety check in 2008 and officials later un... more info

ContactMusic — Lemmy has been trying to collaborate with Jeff Beck for three years The Motorhead frontman wanted to work with the Yardbirds rock guitarist after he gave him an idea to record a solo record - but then he vanished Speaking at the Orange Am... more info

NME — Legendary Yardbirds man also covers Lady Gaga at awards ceremony more info

Altsounds — _*MORE FROM BEASTIE BOYS, RYAN ADAMS and*_ _*SHARON JONES AND THE DAP KINGS*_ _*AND EVEN MORE FROM THE YARDBIRDS, THE BYRDS AND*_ _*THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL*_ When the best bands in rock history send a nod to the indie music stores, how much better can ... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Record Store Day comes twice a year. On Black Friday (11/25), hit your favorite indie store and get your hands on exclusive vinyl and what-not. Back-Wash Rhythm Band – The Golden Breed Soundtrack (Vinyl) Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee P... more info