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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = John Idan
| name = John Idan
| image = Yardbirds2006 2.JPG
| image = John Idan (cropped).JPG
| caption = Idan (left) and [[Chris Dreja]] performing with the Yardbirds in 2006
| caption = Idan with the Yardbirds in 2006
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name =
| birth_name =
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_place = [[Detroit]], United States
| birth_place = [[Detroit, Michigan]], U.S.
| origin =
| origin =
| instrument = {{hlist|[[Vocals]]|[[guitar]]|[[Bass guitar|bass]]}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Blues music|Blues]]|[[Rock music|rock]]|[[Soul music|soul]]|[[Pop music|pop]]|[[Progressive rock]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Blues music|Blues]]|[[Rock music|rock]]|[[Soul music|soul]]|[[Pop music|pop]]|[[Progressive rock]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Musician]]|[[songwriter]]}}
| occupation = Musician
| years_active = 1988–present
| years_active = 1988–present
| label = {{hlist|Garden of Idan|[[Favored Nations]]|Kissingspell}}
| label = {{hlist|Garden of Idan|[[Favored Nations]]|Kissingspell}}
| current_member_of = {{hlist|[[The Yardbirds]] (1992-2009; 2015-present)|[[The John Idan Group]]}}
| current_member_of = {{hlist|[[The Yardbirds]] (1992–2009; 2015-present)|[[The John Idan Group]]}}
| past_member_of = {{hlist|The [[Top Topham]] - John Idan Band|[[Ric Lee's Natural Born Swingers]]}}
| past_member_of = {{hlist|The [[Top Topham]] – John Idan Band|[[Ric Lee's Natural Born Swingers]]}}
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| website = {{URL|johnidan.net}}
| associated_acts =
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| website = {{URL|http://www.johnidan.net}}
}}
}}
'''John Idan''' is an American [[guitarist]] and [[vocalist]] from Detroit, best known for his work with [[the Yardbirds]], the McCarty Band, and his own [[band (music)|bands]], the John Idan Group and the [[Top Topham]] - John Idan Band.
'''John Idan''' is an American guitarist and vocalist from Detroit, best known for his work with [[the Yardbirds]], the McCarty Band, and his own bands, the John Idan Group and the [[Top Topham]] – John Idan Band.


==Career==
== Career ==
John Idan, who is originally from [[Detroit]], Michigan, discovered his musical talent at an early age.
John Idan, who is originally from Detroit, Michigan, discovered his musical talent at an early age.


Following his high school band, he soon started playing with his first professional band 'The Natural Blues Band' making himself a name around [[Detroit]] and southeast Michigan. After the break-up of the Natural Blues Band Idan went on a holiday to London during which he met former Yardbirds' guitarist Top Topham and drummer Jim McCarty. In 1988 he moved to the UK to become the singer and lead guitarist of their blues band. Idan soon became known as 'Detroit' John Idan on the [[London]], [[blues]] scene.
Following his high school band, he soon started playing with his first professional band 'The Natural Blues Band' making himself a name around [[Detroit]] and southeast Michigan. After the breakup of the Natural Blues Band Idan went on a holiday to London during which he met former Yardbirds' guitarist Top Topham and drummer Jim McCarty. In 1988 he moved to the UK to become the singer and lead guitarist of their blues band. Idan soon became known as 'Detroit' John Idan on the London [[blues]] scene.


In 1992 he left the McCarty Band to pursue his own musical interests and founded his band 'Realfire'. Throughout the same time [[The Yardbirds]] were reforming. Idan became their lead vocalist and bassist.
In 1992 he left the McCarty Band to pursue his own musical interests and founded his band 'Realfire'. Throughout the same time [[The Yardbirds]] were reforming. Idan became their lead vocalist and bassist.


Since then Idan has toured the world numerous times with them and has played sold out shows on a variety of world class stages such as [[The Royal Albert Hall]] in [[London]]; [[The Royal Festival Hall]], the [[House of Blues]] in LA (guesting: [[Steve Vai]]), [[South by South West]] (guesting: [[Slash (musician)|Slash]]) etc.
Since then Idan has toured the world numerous times with them and has played sold out shows on a variety of world class stages such as [[The Royal Albert Hall]] in London; [[The Royal Festival Hall]], the [[House of Blues]] in LA (guesting: [[Steve Vai]]), [[South by South West]] (guesting: [[Slash (musician)|Slash]]) etc.
He has recorded two main albums with the Yardbirds, the star-studded ''[[Birdland (The Yardbirds album)|Birdland]]'' in 2003 and ''[[Live at B.B. King Blues Club]]'' in 2006.
He has recorded two main albums with the Yardbirds, the star-studded ''[[Birdland (The Yardbirds album)|Birdland]]'' in 2003 and ''[[Live at B.B. King Blues Club]]'' in 2006.
After having been in the band for 14 years, Idan announced his departure in summer of 2008 stating an urge for more creativity and his desire to become a lead guitarist again.
After having been in the band for 14 years, Idan announced his departure in summer of 2008 stating an urge for more creativity and his desire to become a lead guitarist again.
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In 2015, Idan rejoined The Yardbirds, now as rhythm guitarist. He has also recently been playing guitar and singing with [[Ric Lee's Natural Born Swingers]], a band led by Ric Lee of [[Ten Years After]].
In 2015, Idan rejoined The Yardbirds, now as rhythm guitarist. He has also recently been playing guitar and singing with [[Ric Lee's Natural Born Swingers]], a band led by Ric Lee of [[Ten Years After]].


Idan also taught music to pupils at Eastwick Junior School in Bookham, Surrey in the late 2000s whilst also fulfilling daytime bookings in over-60s venues such as care and nursing homes, day centres and friendship clubs, where activity organisers staff seniors and their visitors reviewed him well.
Idan also taught music to pupils at Eastwick Junior School in Bookham, Surrey in the late 2000s whilst also fulfilling daytime bookings in over-60s venues such as care and nursing homes, day centers and friendship clubs, where activity organisers staff seniors and their visitors reviewed him well.


==Selected discography==
== Selected discography ==
*'''John Idan''' –
*'''John Idan''' –
**"The Folly" (Garden of Idan) – 2008
**"The Folly" (Garden of Idan) – 2008
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**''Birdland'' ([[Favored Nations]]) – 2003
**''Birdland'' ([[Favored Nations]]) – 2003
**"Live at B.B. King's" ([[Favored Nations]]) – 2006
**"Live at B.B. King's" ([[Favored Nations]]) – 2006
**"Reunion Concert" - 1991
**"Reunion Concert" – 1991
*'''The Topham McCarty Band''' (Kissingspell) – 2002
*'''The Topham McCarty Band''' (Kissingspell) – 2002
*'''The McCarty Band''' –
*'''The McCarty Band''' –
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*'''Renaissance Illusion''' –
*'''Renaissance Illusion''' –
**''Through the Fire'' – 2002
**''Through the Fire'' – 2002
**''Beehive (Lord Dome feat. John Idan) – "I Can’t Hold On" – 2011
**''Beehive (Lord Dome feat. John Idan) – "I Can't Hold On" – 2011


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.JohnIdan.net/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.johnidan.net/}}
*[http://www.facebook.com/johnidangroup/ John Idan / John Idan Group facebook site]
*[http://www.facebook.com/johnidangroup/ John Idan / John Idan Group facebook site]
* [http://www.theyardbirds.com/ The Yardbirds official website]
* [http://www.theyardbirds.com/ The Yardbirds official website]

Revision as of 19:02, 18 September 2022

John Idan
Idan with the Yardbirds in 2006
Idan with the Yardbirds in 2006
Background information
BornDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1988–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
Websitejohnidan.net

John Idan is an American guitarist and vocalist from Detroit, best known for his work with the Yardbirds, the McCarty Band, and his own bands, the John Idan Group and the Top Topham – John Idan Band.

Career

John Idan, who is originally from Detroit, Michigan, discovered his musical talent at an early age.

Following his high school band, he soon started playing with his first professional band 'The Natural Blues Band' making himself a name around Detroit and southeast Michigan. After the breakup of the Natural Blues Band Idan went on a holiday to London during which he met former Yardbirds' guitarist Top Topham and drummer Jim McCarty. In 1988 he moved to the UK to become the singer and lead guitarist of their blues band. Idan soon became known as 'Detroit' John Idan on the London blues scene.

In 1992 he left the McCarty Band to pursue his own musical interests and founded his band 'Realfire'. Throughout the same time The Yardbirds were reforming. Idan became their lead vocalist and bassist.

Since then Idan has toured the world numerous times with them and has played sold out shows on a variety of world class stages such as The Royal Albert Hall in London; The Royal Festival Hall, the House of Blues in LA (guesting: Steve Vai), South by South West (guesting: Slash) etc. He has recorded two main albums with the Yardbirds, the star-studded Birdland in 2003 and Live at B.B. King Blues Club in 2006. After having been in the band for 14 years, Idan announced his departure in summer of 2008 stating an urge for more creativity and his desire to become a lead guitarist again.

In 2008 he released his debut solo album The Folly on which he plays all the instruments with exception of a string quartet. In the same year he formed his own outfit 'The John Idan Group'. He has since been recording for his 2nd album and worked on various musical projects playing in the UK, Europe and the USA.

In 2015, Idan rejoined The Yardbirds, now as rhythm guitarist. He has also recently been playing guitar and singing with Ric Lee's Natural Born Swingers, a band led by Ric Lee of Ten Years After.

Idan also taught music to pupils at Eastwick Junior School in Bookham, Surrey in the late 2000s whilst also fulfilling daytime bookings in over-60s venues such as care and nursing homes, day centers and friendship clubs, where activity organisers staff seniors and their visitors reviewed him well.

Selected discography

  • John Idan -
    • "The Folly" (Garden of Idan) – 2008
  • The Yardbirds -
  • The Topham McCarty Band (Kissingspell) – 2002
  • The McCarty Band -
    • Two Steps Ahead (Kissingspell) – 2002
  • Renaissance Illusion -
    • Through the Fire – 2002
    • Beehive (Lord Dome feat. John Idan) – "I Can't Hold On" – 2011
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