S2 E25 - Jim McCarty

Hello from Drum Channel! Billy Amendola is with his guest today Jim McCarty, co-founder and original member of the 60’s English band the Yardbirds. 

Not many can claim to have drummed for three early bandmates who went on to become the greatest guitarists in the world, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck, who were all in the same band for a short period. 

As part of the sixties British Invasion, the band had a string of hits, including the 1965 top-charting songs "For Your Love,” “Heart Full of Soul,” and “Shape of Things.”

Jim is currently on the road with a new line-up as we speak and was kind enough to take a bit of time between shows to talk about his early days and touring today. Also, popping on to say hello is Yardbirds guitarist Godfrey Townshed. 

The new group also features along with Townshed and McCarty, bassist Kenny Aaronson. 

Jim has been the only drummer/band member in the group for the past five decades. Let’s listen!