The Yardbirds
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GODFREY TOWNSEND is the new guitarist for the Yardbirds. A favorite in the Classic Rock World, Godfrey has played with a range of greats from John Entwistle to Jack Bruce. In fact Eric Claptonâs guitar technician, Lee Dickson commented to John Entwistle, âHey John, come listen to this guy...heâs got Clapton down better than Clapton!â Entwistle replied, âYou twit!...thatâs MY guitar player!â Godfrey Townsend joins a lineup with innovative and legendary musiciansâ notably, of course the Yardbirdsâ leader/drummer/singer/co-founder Jim McCarty, bassist Kenny Aaronson (Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, Billy Idol, Derringer, Joan Jett), singer/harpist/percussionist Myke Scavone (Ram Jam, The Doughboys), and lead singer/guitarist John Idan (who is on their 2003 CD âBirdlandâ album which features guest appearances from both Steve Vai and Slash). Godfreyâs plays guitar, keyboards, sings, and is the music director of countless live performers, most notably his own âClapton is God-freyâ show and the Happy Together tour. A favorite in New York Cityâs Maxâs Kansas City and the China Club scenes, Godfreyâs been the guy that got famous rockers on stage to jam with the bands. After a stint in Las Vegas working with Mitch Ryder, Spencer Davis, and Joey Molland of Badfinger, he was recruited by John Entwistle of The Who, with whom he performed a half dozen tours, a studio album, and a live album. Godfrey went on to play with Alan Parsons, Todd Rundgren, Ann Wilson of Heart, Jack Bruce, Mark Farner, Christopher Cross, Flo and Eddie, and Dave Mason. Since the Yardbirdsâ birth from 1963 to 1968, and then its 2003 reformation, the group has been known for its incredible guitarists. In addition to Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, plus rhythm guitarist/bassist Chris Dreja have contributed to the bandâs history. Jim McCarty continues to lead this innovative British rock band that provides the crucial link between British R&B, Psychedelic Rock, and Heavy Metal, while pioneering the use of innovations like fuzztone, feedback and distortion. The drummer/singer/songwriter is responsible for its haunting sound.
GODFREY TOWNSEND is the new guitarist for the Yardbirds. A favorite in the Classic Rock World, Godfrey has played with a range of greats from John Entwistle to Jack Bruce. In fact Eric Claptonâs guitar technician, Lee Dickson commented to John Entwistle, âHey John, come listen to this guy...heâs got Clapton down better than Clapton!â Entwistle replied, âYou twit!...thatâs MY guitar player!â Godfrey Townsend joins a lineup with innovative and legendary musiciansâ notably, of course the Yardbirdsâ leader/drummer/singer/co-founder Jim McCarty, bassist Kenny Aaronson (Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, Billy Idol, Derringer, Joan Jett), singer/harpist/percussionist Myke Scavone (Ram Jam, The Doughboys), and lead singer/guitarist John Idan (who is on their 2003 CD âBirdlandâ album which features guest appearances from both Steve Vai and Slash). Godfreyâs plays guitar, keyboards, sings, and is the music director of countless live performers, most notably his own âClapton is God-freyâ show and the Happy Together tour. A favorite in New York Cityâs Maxâs Kansas City and the China Club scenes, Godfreyâs been the guy that got famous rockers on stage to jam with the bands. After a stint in Las Vegas working with Mitch Ryder, Spencer Davis, and Joey Molland of Badfinger, he was recruited by John Entwistle of The Who, with whom he performed a half dozen tours, a studio album, and a live album. Godfrey went on to play with Alan Parsons, Todd Rundgren, Ann Wilson of Heart, Jack Bruce, Mark Farner, Christopher Cross, Flo and Eddie, and Dave Mason. Since the Yardbirdsâ birth from 1963 to 1968, and then its 2003 reformation, the group has been known for its incredible guitarists. In addition to Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, plus rhythm guitarist/bassist Chris Dreja have contributed to the bandâs history. Jim McCarty continues to lead this innovative British rock band that provides the crucial link between British R&B, Psychedelic Rock, and Heavy Metal, while pioneering the use of innovations like fuzztone, feedback and distortion. The drummer/singer/songwriter is responsible for its haunting sound.
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