Chris Dreja

Chris Dreja was born on November 11, 1945, in London. He was a British rocker best known as a member of the Yardbirds, a prominent English rock band active primarily in the 1960s. Dreja contributed to the band's distinctive sound during the era when they were influential in the development of rock music.

He played guitar and bass for the Yardbirds, a group that helped launch the careers of several famous guitarists. Dreja's work with the band places him among notable figures in the British rock scene of the mid-20th century. He passed away on September 25, 2025.