The Yardbirds were an English rock band, active in the 1960s, who are credited with influencing the development of the genre of blues-rock. The band's name was derived from the slang term 'YARDBIRD, ' which is a term for a prisoner. The Yardbirds' lineup included some of the most influential guitarists of the era, including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. The Yardbirds' most successful single was 'For Your Love, ' which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. The band's four-letter acronym is CONS, which stands for 'Creativity, Originality, Novelty, and Style.'