Legendary rockers Yardbirds have finished ‘Birdland’, their first new studio album since 1967, which includes eight new songs and some new versions of classic tracks. A release date is now set for 22 Apr on guitarist Steve Vai's Favored Nations label. Although former members Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton are no longer with the band, original members Chris Dreja (guitar) and Jim McCarty (drums) appear on the new album, alongsdie lead guitarist Gypie Mayo, bassist John Idan, and harmonica player Alan Glen. But perhaps most exciting is the line up of guest guitarists who appear – Steve Vai appears on one track, with other guests including Jeff Beck, Brian May, Slash, Joe Satriani, Jeff Baxter, Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik, Toto's Steve Lukather.
Jan 7, 2003
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New Yardbirds album complete
The Yardbirds have completed Birdland, their first new studio album since 1967, due 22 April on Steve Vai's Favored Nations, with guests including Jeff Beck and Brian May.