Co-founder of The Yardbirds, Chris Dreja, has passed away. The musician was 79.

Both his sister-in-law, Muriel Levy, and former bandmate, Jimmy Page, confirmed the news on social media.

A cause of death has yet to be revealed. 5

“This is with a deep sadness that i have to announce that my brother-in-law Chris Dreja, former member of legendary band The Yardbirds, rhtym guitarist and also bass player has passed away after years of health problems…I share the pain with my sister Kate who took care of him during all thoses years and his daughter Jackie…May he RIP ❤️,” Levy explained via Threads on Thursday.

Page also shared the news on Instagram.

“I heard today of the passing of musician Chris Dreja, who passionately played with the iconic Yardbirds, on rhythm guitar and then the b

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