Keith started playing harmonica. He then formed the band Renaissance with his sister Jane Relf, the Yardbirds ex-drummer Jim McCarty and ex-The Nashville Teens keyboardist John Hawken. Keith Relf was born on 22 March 1943 in Richmond, Surrey, England, UK. Many great artists have lost their lives in music history due to tragic incidents. [4], His debut solo single, "Mr. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Keith Relf I found on Findagrave.com. Yes, Keith did think all of this was a nuisance. Zero, but it only climbed to number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. But it would be nice if Keith and his music loomed a little larger in an all-encompassing and mainstream view of rock and roll, like those coffee table histories of rock they published sometimes or in magazines that concentrate on only a few major label acts. All three of the new guys have a strong orientation towards Chicago blues. oneSignal_options['notifyButton']['size'] = 'medium'; Armageddon "Paths and Planes" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Jd6U_P-JI There is an interview in a Yardbirds Documentary showing Jeff recalling Keith with respect and esteem (now sadly removed from YouTube). MTB: 0021377/MG, Joe Elliott recalls his first encounter with Mtley Cre, Alice Cooper announce new 2023 tour dates, Unreleased Eric Clapton song with B.B King is revealed. Throughout his career with the Yardbirds, Keith contributed to the band with his harmonica playing, blues harp, and soulful vocals. Since the instrument was ungrounded, the electrical current resulted in a severe shock in his entire body. This account has been disabled. They were "For Your Love" and "Heart Full Of Soul." (Yardbirds) Received: 5/3/0 Keith Relf did not die in the bathtub. Born March 22, 1943 Died May 14, 1976 (33) Add to list Known for Blow-Up 7.5 Soundtrack ("Stroll On") 1966 Observe and Report 5.7 Soundtrack ("Over Under Sideways Down") 2009 Legion Despite suffering from respritory problems his strident blues harp and distinctive lead vocals were a key part of The Yardbirds sound and success, notably his vocal styling which, despite an overall limited range nevertheless could be sincere (For Your Love), sneering (Rack My Mind), heartrendingly poignant (Still Im Sad), assertive (What Do You Want, Smokestack Lightning) or reflective (Turn into Earth, Farewell), Relfs vocals were as important to The Yardbirds sound as their three famed guitarists; Clapton, Beck, and Page, and along with Paul Samwell-Smith, Chris Dreja, and Jim McCarty Relf was the overall central core of the group. '; I'm only pointing out all of this to illustrate that it is for the most part a misconception The Yardbirds were psychedelic. The guitarist started producing records after leaving Renaissance, collaborating with musicians including Steamhammer, Hunter Muskett, Amber, Saturnalia, and Medicine Head. Yet Roger The Engineer shows interesting aspects of the group as songwriters and being creative in the studio. Chris Dreja (rhythm guitar) was added to the group later and had been practicing up his Bo Diddley and Jimmy Reed licks. Fiddler was in a band produced by Keith in the seventies. Lind penned "Mr. '" alt="" title="LiveInternet: number of pageviews and visitors'+ Our focus here is on Relf and an overview of his music. As for me, I DON'T think it's an ode to a succession of rock star and celebrity deaths. On May 14, 1976 Keith was doing some electric guitar, practicing in his basement studio at his house in London. Nevertheless, he made the decision to pursue a career in music and started performing as a vocalist, guitarist, and harmonica player in bands in the summer of 1956. Peter Tork, John Kay and John Fogerty played harp. Following Keith Relfs passing, his family remained private about his death. His body was found by his eight-year-old son. Back in the mid-sixties, nearly all rock and roll was marketed through the medium of the 45 rpm record or "hit single" on top 40 radio (offshore pirate radio in the British Isles and Europe). Unfortunately, there's no Relf harmonica on the album anywhere. This author conducted interviews with McCarty, Dreja and Keith Relf's sister, Jane, in the autumn of 2001 for a story on the Page era Yardbirds, which appeared in the 2002 edition of Ugly Things magazine. window._oneSignalInitOptions = oneSignal_options; } As a teenager he latched onto American rhythm and blues and became influenced by the likes of Sonny Boy Williamson and the Chicago Blues scene. Various Yardbirds clips (some are lip synched but many are live) Family (1) Spouse April M Liversidge ( 24 February 1966 - 14 June 1976) (his death) (2 children) Trivia (2) . Respectfully, not everybody agreed with him. Relf started playing in bands around the summer of 1956 as a singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. Read on as we look at an influential 60s band and learn more about the singer behind their hit songs. But for wild blues he could do it, you know. Unfortunately, Keith could've stepped onto a metal grating or maybe his clothes were a bit damp from rain outdoors. Two interesting songs are "Farewell" and "Turn Into Earth" which foreshadow Keith and Jim's work with Renaissance. He had had several health problems throughout his life, including emphysema and asthma. I will say this is the Yardbirds and they are not rooted in the past. . The musician's father was a builder, while his mother stayed home with him and his sister Jane. The musician was discovered dead, according to reports, by his eight-year-old son. The Yardbirds only did three contracted full album releases between 1964 and 1968. Zero" is a great song in the "boys and girls in love" mode of practically all commercial rock and roll up to the present day. But on the whole the group generated almost no silly publicity or scandals. They were highly influential musicians who left a timeless legacy behind, so it was challenging to cope with their loss. He was previously married to April M Liversidge. He wanted The Yardbirds to be known for their music. Zero" and it actually sounds more rock than country. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. TV shows such as The Scene At 6:30 and A Whole Scene Going On which was MCd by Barry Fantoni, who was an excellent and intelligent MC with very good knowledge of the rock and roll of that time. oneSignal_options['notifyButton']['text']['message.action.resubscribed'] = 'Oh yeah, you\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'re back! Keith Relf (22 March 1943 - 14 May 1976) was an English musician, best known as the lead vocalist and harmonica player for The Yardbirds.. Musical career. ", "International Relf Society: Let's Rock & Roll", "The arrhythmogenicity of theophylline. If you don't use your talent, it goes a bit sour. Try again later. The Yardbirds were a live band, let's face it. you'll notice in most of the old clips and old tapes of the band they are careful not to crowd the lead guitar too much on solos and fills. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The Yardbirds and Keith had their psychedelic implications in the minds eye of many fans. This was during the cold war era and watch it, because the world was divided between The Clampetts and The Mrs. Drysdales! In 1966, he married April Liversidge and they eventually had two sons, Danny and Jason. Sadly, Relfs cause of death was something more tragic. Although Relf's death was, by most accounts, the result of an unfortunate accident, McCarty told journalist Richie Unterberger (via Please Kill Me) that his former bandmate was "frustrated, and a little bit sad" about his lack of post-Yardbirds success. The Live Yardbirds Featuring Jimmy Page album released in 1971 shows Keith and the band cutting loose with their best stuff. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. We have set your language to While practicing guitar in his cellar, he stood on a gas pipe. That's bullshit. Through it all, the former Yardbirds frontman struggled with various health problems, including chronic asthma and emphysema, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. Thanks for your help! If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He was electrocuted when he stood on a gas pipe. Yardbirds "Shapes of Things" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSix9tDVbro This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Although his former Yardbirds bandmates outshined him, Relf also left a significant legacy behind with his contributions to the band and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1992 posthumously. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Still, he decided to embark on a music career and began playing in bands in the summer of 1956 as a vocalist, guitarist, and harmonica player. Resend Activation Email. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. I don't think he "produced" their records! Everyone in the group was good friends. Like "Mr. OneSignal.init(window._oneSignalInitOptions); Actually, he did keep busy producing other acts, even if only one of them, Medicine Head (with whom he also played bass for a while), made much of a commercial dent, and then only in the UK. document.write('
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