Chris Dreja

Chris Dreja
Dreja in 2005
Dreja in 2005
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Walenty Dreja
Born(1945-11-11)11 November 1945
Surbiton, Surrey, England
Died25 September 2025(2025-09-25) (aged 79)
London, England
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Guitarist
Years active1963–2013
Formerly of

Christopher Walenty Dreja (11 November 1945 – 25 September 2025) was an English rock guitarist, songwriter and photographer. He was best known as the rhythm guitarist and bassist for rock band the Yardbirds. He was honored into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Dreja died on 25 September 2025 at a nursing home in London, England from problems caused by a stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the age of 79.

References

  1. ↑ "BMI | Repertoire Search". Repertoire.bmi.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  2. ↑ "The Yardbirds". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Williams, Alex (6 October 2025). "Chris Dreja, a Founding Member of the Yardbirds, Dies at 78". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
  4. ↑ Hayes, Labelle (2 October 2025). "Chris Dreja of The Yardbirds Dies Weeks Before 80th Birthday". Noise11.com. Retrieved 2 October 2025.

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