Walking in

Jim McCarty, “Walking in the Wild Land” (Angel Air)- Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty has arguably never received the recognition that he deserved for his innovative contributions to rock classics such as “Shapes of Things,” “Over Under Sideways Down'” and “Happenings Ten Years Time Ago,” and the veteran musician is still striving manfully to keep the band’s name alive despite being well into his seventies now. Jim’s third solo album serves up an agreeable batch of songs in a gently psychedelic folk rock mould, with his old Renaissance sidekick John Hawken lending a hand on “Right on the Road” and “Connected,” and Rush’s Alex Lifeson chipping in on lead guitar on one of the stand-out tracks, ” Soft in a Hard Place.”

JIM McCARTY is the renowned drummer from The YARDBIRDS who is respected worldwide for his innovative drumming style which he introduced into music in the 60's on hits such as "For Your Love, Heart Full Of Soul, Evil Heated You. Shapes of Things, Over Under Sideways Down" all of which were UK Top 10 hits. When the Yardbirds broke up in the late 60's Jim formed a number of successful bands over the next 25 years including RENAISSANCE, SHOOT, BOX OF FROGS, STAIRWAY and ILLUSION before reforming in the 90's The YARDBIRDS whom he still tours with today. "Walking In The Wild Land" is Jim's third solo album and features his songs and vocals in a wonderful phsychedelic/folk rock style.