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The Yardbirds Profile
Profile of British blues-rock band the Yardbirds, featuring Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page, three guitarists that would influence the future of rock music and launch the Yardbirds to international stardom.

Alexis Korner Profile
Profile of blues musician and bandleader Alexis Korner, known as the Father of British Blues.

Rolling Stones Profile
Profile of British blues-rock legends the Rolling Stones.

Taste Profile
Profile of Irish blues-rock band Taste, featuring guitarist Rory Gallagher, called back for seven encores at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.

Rory Gallagher Profile
Profile of Irish blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher, a prolific recording artist and tireless performer.

Eric Clapton Profile
Profile of legendary British blues-rock guitarist Eric Clapton, who has played with bands such as John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, and Derek & the Dominos as well as pursuing a significant solo career over the past 30+ years.

Jimmy Page Profile
Profile of British blues-rock guitarist Jimmy Page of the legendary Led Zeppelin.

John Mayall Profile
Profile of British blues-rock legend John Mayall, founder of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers.

Jimi Hendrix Profile
Profile of legendary blues-rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Stevie Ray Vaughan Profile
Profile of influential Texas blues-rock guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Duane Allman Profile
Profile of late blues-rock guitarist Duane Allman, founder of the Allman Brothers Band and a notable studio musician. Allman also performed on the classic Derek & the Dominos album.

Fleetwood Mac Profile
Profile of British blues-rock band Fleetwood Mac, formed by John Mayall's Bluesbreakers alumnus Peter Green and Mick Fleetwood in 1967.

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