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Original Yardbirds Guitarist Chris Dreja Passes Away at 79

Original Yardbirds Guitarist Chris Dreja Dead at 79

“For Your Love,” the Song That Gained The Yardbirds a Big Hit and Lost Them a Legendary Guitarist

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