Keith Relf

Keith Relf
Relf in 1966
Relf in 1966
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Keith Relf
Born(1943-03-22)22 March 1943
Richmond, England
Died12 May 1976(1976-05-12) (aged 33)
Hounslow, London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
  • bass
Years active1956–1976
Formerly of
Websitewww.keithrelf.com

William Keith Relf (22 March 1943 – 12 May 1976) was an English musician, best known as the lead vocalist and harmonica player for rock band the Yardbirds. 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.