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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.
the Shadows, London -based instrumental rock group whose distinctive sound exerted a strong influence on other young British musicians in the 1960s and beyond. The original members were lead guitarist Hank B. Marvin (original name Brian Robson Rankin; b.
The Shadows were formed from members of late 1950s UK skiffle groups: Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch, both inspired by US pop music, came from the Newcastle-based Railroaders (and also the Five Chesternuts on Columbia Records); and Jet Harris and Tony Meehan from London, both inspired by UK jazz–skiffle music, came from the Vipers Skiffle Group ...
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Original members included Jet Harris (born Terence Hawkins, July 6, 1939, Kingsbury, Middlesex, England; left group, April 1962), bass; Hank B. Marvin (born Brian Robson Rankin, October 28, 1941, New-castle-Upon-Tyne, England), lead guitar; Tony Mee-han (born Daniel Meehan, March 2, 1943, Hampstead, England; left group, October 1961), drums; Bruce ...
For the next several years the Shadows continued to maintain dual careers as Richard’s backing band as well as their own efforts as a separate act. The latter forays were increasingly successful, though Richard himself was an extremely popular pop idol at the time—at times he and the Shadows even competed for chart space. Under Marvin’s guidance, t...
The Shadows continued as a solo act and Richard’s backing band until 1968, when they officially parted ways. The breakup of the band itself came soon after, when Welch left. Yet the split was far from final—though Marvin and Welch’s friendship suffered many ups and downs over the years—and after Marvin took Bennett and two other new members to Japa...
The Shadows, 1961. Out of the Shadows, 1962. The Shadows Greatest Hits, 1963. Dance with the Shadows, 1964. The Sound of the Shadows, 1965. More Hits, 1965. Shadow Music, 1966. Jigsaw, 1967. From Hank, Bruce, Brian, and John, 1967. Established 1958, 1968. Somethin’ Else, 1969. Shades of Rock, 1970. Rockin’ with Curly Leads, 1974. Specs Appeal, 1975...
Books
The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music, edited by Colin Larkin, Guinness Publishing, 1995. The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Hock & Roll, edited by Patricia Romanowksi and Holly George-Warren, Fireside, 1995.
Periodicals
Guitar Player, September 1997, pp. 53-56.
Online
http://scofa.muse.com.au http://www.stockportmbc.gov.uk/daved/shadows —Carol Brennan
Jan 19, 2017 · A brief tour of the USA helped the song into the Billboard top thirty but facing legal action from the USA based group The Drifters the British band became The Shadows. Three months later they...
Apr 5, 2024 · The Shadows is a British group that captured the hearts of fans worldwide through their instrumental rock and roll songs in the 1960s and beyond. While they were known for their unparalleled guitar music, the group was also known for their stunning showmanship.
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Aug 22, 2008 · The Shadows. When The Shadows in 1975 sang out "Let Me Be The One” at the Eurovision Song Contest, Europe almost agreed to let them be that. Primarily thought upon as a loosely connected backing band behind Cliff Richard, the Drifters was formed in 1958.
