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Dreja

Dreja is a surname of European origin. It is best known for Christopher “Chris” Dreja (born 1944), an English guitarist and photographer who was a founding member of the rock band the Yardbirds. In the Yardbirds, he played rhythm guitar and later briefly switched to bass as the group’s lineup evolved. He remained with the band through its 1960s period, contributing to recordings and live performances before focusing more on photography.

The name is relatively uncommon outside this association, and Dreja is primarily recognized in the context

of
British
rock
history.
In
addition
to
his
work
as
a
musician,
Dreja
is
noted
for
his
later
career
as
a
photographer,
including
work
related
to
the
Yardbirds
and
other
subjects.
Overall,
the
surname
Dreja
is
most
closely
tied
to
Chris
Dreja’s
dual
career
in
music
and
visual
arts.