Chris Dreja, founding guitarist with The Yardbirds – and the only musician to play on all their releases – has died at the age of 79. The news was broken on social media by his sister-in-law, Muriel Levy.
"It is with a deep sadness that I have to announce that my brother-in-law Chris Dreja, former member of legendary band The Yardbirds, rhythm guitarist and also bass player, has passed away after years of health problems," Levy writes. "I share the pain with my sister Kate, who took care of him during all those years, and his daughter Jackie. May he RIP."
