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The Shadows (originally known as the Drifters between 1958 and 1959) were an English instrumental rock group, who dominated the British popular music charts in the pre- Beatles era from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. They served as the backing band for Cliff Richard from 1958 to 1968, and have joined him for several reunion tours.
- Brian Bennett
Brian Bennett, Bruce Welch and Warren Bennett at a concert...
- Hank Marvin
The Shadows were known for their instrumental songs, mainly;...
- Tony Meehan
Daniel Joseph Anthony Meehan (2 March 1943 – 28 November...
- The Shadows Discography
The solo discography of British rock group the Shadows...
- Alan Hawkshaw
William Alan Hawkshaw BEM (27 March 1937 – 16 October 2021)...
- John Farrar
John Clifford Farrar (/ ˈ f ɑː r ər / FAR-ər; born 8...
- John Rostill
He also used it with the Shadows towards the end when the...
- Brian Bennett
Daniel Joseph Anthony Meehan (2 March 1943 – 28 November 2005 [1]) was a founder member of the British group the Drifters with Jet Harris, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch, which evolved into the Shadows. He played drums on early Cliff Richard and the Shadows hits and on early Shadows' instrumentals.
He also used it with the Shadows towards the end when the Burns instrument began to wear out. John Rostill died in Radlett , Hertfordshire , England, on 26 November 1973 aged 31. He was found dead from barbiturate poisoning in his recording studio by his wife and Bruce Welch.
Nov 29, 2005 · The original drummer with pop group The Shadows, who played on hits such as Apache, has died aged 62. Tony Meehan was a founding member of the group, famous for backing Sir Cliff Richard and...
Mar 18, 2011 · Jet Harris, the original bass player with The Shadows, has died of cancer aged 71. The guitarist, who played on number one hits including Apache, died at his partner's home in Winchester, his...
On November 27, 2005, Tony Meehan, original drummer with British instrumental band and Cliff Richard backing group, The Shadows (with Jet Harris, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch) died aged 62 from head injuries sustained in a fall at his London flat in Maida Vale.
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One of the founding members of the Shadows died yesterday after an accident at his London home. Tony Meehan, 62, played drums on all of the early Cliff Richard and Shadows hits and on the first recordings of the band as an instrumental group.
