Keith Relf
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Keith Relf (born March 22, 1943, died May 14, 1976) was a British musician and singer, best known as a founding member of the influential 1960s rock band The Yardbirds. The Yardbirds were pioneers in transforming rhythm and blues into rock music. Relf was part of the band's original lineup, which also included guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page, all of whom became highly influential figures in rock music. The band's early sound was rooted in American blues, and they were a significant part of the British blues movement.
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