- Born
- DiedSeptember 25, 2025 · London, England, UK (complications from multiple strokes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Birth nameChristopher Walenty Dreja
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Chris Dreja was born on November 11, 1946 in Kingston upon Thames, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Where the Crawdads Sing (2022), Blow-Up (1966) and Observe and Report (2009). He was married to Patricia Lalley. He died on September 25, 2025 in London, England, UK.
- SpousePatricia Lalley(? - 1977) (divorced, 1 child)
- Elected the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Yardbirds) in 1992.
- After the Yardbirds broke up, Dreja retired from the music business to become a photographer.
- Took the group photo on the back cover of the first Led Zeppelin album.
- Photographed artists such as Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, the Righteous Brothers and Ike and Tina Turner.
- Best known as the rhythm guitarist and bassist for rock band the Yardbirds.
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