Jim McCarty on The Yardbirds, Renaissance, new single and more...(Zoom Interview Only) @blowingsmokewithtwistedrico

Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

This week we are joined on the show by Jim McCarty, drummer of the legendary British blues-rock band The Yardbirds. We have a lengthy talk about how the iconic group formed and hosted a trio of great guitarists(Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page). We also get into Renaissance, one of the early prog rock bands that Jim cofounded with Kieth Relfs, Jim's new song "Breath Of The Wind" which he wrote about his late wife Lizzie, and more.

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Produced by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com

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