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Story summary
- Chris Dreja, founding member of The Yardbirds, died at 79 after a long illness.
- Born in Surbiton, Surrey, in 1945, he co-founded The Yardbirds in 1963.
- In 1966 he moved from rhythm guitar to bass, shaping the band's sound.
- Dreja declined Led Zeppelin's invitation and pursued photography, photographing The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Health issues led to retirement in 2013.
