Yardbirds: The Ultimate Rave-Up

by Greg Russo

Overview

The most extensive authorized work on the legendary British group, The Yardbirds. Numerous contributions have been made by band members and fans to create an accurate portrayal of their output and influence on musicians worldwide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780998355092
Publisher:	CrossFire Pub.
Publication date:	07/14/2022
Pages:	394
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.81(d)

Editorial Reviews

"Greg Russo's liner notes on EMI's 'Little Games' collection indicate his fascination for The Yardbirds; 'The Ultimate Rave-Up" essentially expands on that fascination across the band's entire musical history, with the emphasis remaining on their musical output. Russo's brief is to detail the recordings as (and why) they happened, and to tell The Yardbirds' story in a way that makes sense of the convolutions of their discography - and beyond. The story follows through the Box of Frogs and 1990s Yardbirds reunion projects, and also covers the relevant portions of the various members' solo careers. A wealth of great band photographs is echoed by a collectors' paradise of record sleeves and press adverts. If you really care about The Yardbirds, go out and buy the records, because that is what 'The Ultimate Rave-Up" will make you want to do." -

Goldmine Magazine

"'The Ultimate Rave-Up" features extraordinarily detailed and expertly researched information on the world's first 'supergroup.' Fans will enjoy reading this in-depth chronology, from the early 1960s to present day. Photographs of rare albums complement the book's abundant discography, which chronicles virtually every known recording from their first guitarist Top Topham right through to Jimmy Page. Solo discographies, both pre- and post-Yardbirds are also well archived. The Yardbirds were trendsetters and their place in rock and roll history is eternal. A generation of listeners have been inspired by their music, and the many fruitful offshoots including Cream, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck Group, Renaissance, etc. "The Ultimate Rave-Up" is an encyclopedic work, with great insight and expertise. This comprehensive account of their numerous tour around the world, recording sessions and behind-the-scenes hullabaloo offers fans a rare window into one of the greatest groups of all time." - WWW.LED-ZEPPELIN.COM website administrator and creator of the magazine "Electric Magic"

Sam Rapallo

"Another fine book from Greg Russo at Crossfire. I won't get into any details about how the band started, lineups, inside information, discography, etc. because that's what this book is for. Besides, it's all in there. Apart from a detailed history of the band and its individual members (before and after The Yardbirds), the book is blessed with many great black and white pictures. The discography could probably be the most complete one to date, with recording sessions, UK and US single and album releases, individual releases and cameo appearances. If you want to read The Yardbirds' story all over again you won't find a more complete and finer book than this one. Good job! - SMILIN' EARS MAGAZINE, HOLLAND

Smilin Ears Magazine