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The Shadows
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Member Since12/27/2005
Band Websitewww.theshadowsofficial.com
Band MembersHank Marvin (Lead Guitar)

Bruce Welch (Rhythm Guitar)

Brian Bennett (Drums)

Record Labelcolumbia
Type of LabelMajor


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Originally Cliff Richard's backing band, the British quartet the Shadows began recording on their own in 1960 and had a major hit with the instrumental "Apache." They were built around guitarists Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch, with an ever-changing rhythm section (Terry "Jet" Harris and Tony Meehan, the original bassist and drummer, were the most famous, and went on to success on their own in the early '60s); originally dubbed "the Drifters," they adopted their more famous moniker during their first tour with Richard to avoid confusion with the popular American R&B group of the same name. Often erroneously thought of as England's answer to the Ventures, the Shadows' sound was polished, crisp, clean, and metallic, making up for its inherent sterility and lack of soul thanks to a knack for drawing out melodies in their most haunting form; their biggest hit was "Apache," but they also scored with smash singles including 1960's "Man of Mystery" and 1961's "Kon-Tiki." By 1962, both Harris and Meehan had exited, and the remaining duo of Marvin and Welch continued backing Richard in his many film roles, adopting a distinctively exaggerated brand of choreography widely imitated by other guitar-based groups of the era. Subsequent chart-toppers including 1963's "Wonderful Land" and 1963's "Foot Tapper" followed, and although the Shadows were largely lost in the shuffle of the British Invasion they continued backing Richard until 1968, at which time Welch quit. Many more reunions and breakups were to follow in the coming decades, and in one form or another the Shadows continued to record well into the 1990s.

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Hazy Dreams

Hazy Dreams



Nov 22 2009 2:41 PM

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NOFX 10 de Diciembre, Vive Cuervo Salon



Nov 17 2009 8:45 PM

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Nov 17 2009 2:26 AM

Dig the Shadows on this week's RFB!
Robert Sharon

Robert Sharon



Nov 14 2009 12:07 AM

Regards, hope you are well!
Robert Sharon
jazz fusion/folk rock
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Happy Days

Happy Days



Nov 5 2009 4:19 PM

Hello dear friends :)
I had the greatest evening in my life when i saw you all with sir Cliff at the Wembley arena on the 22.10 ! im the young man who took pictures with you after the show ! it was Dynamite ! you are all the best of the best !
Love you !
your fan
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eric o henrit

eric o henrit



Nov 5 2009 3:51 PM

Hi
How are you?
Check out my latest instrumental--"and so to bed"
This is played on an original Burns Bison 1961.
Comments appreciated.
Rock on
Eric"O"
The Original Chevelles,The Echoes

The Original Chevelles,The Echoes



Nov 4 2009 3:59 PM

Have a fabulous day my friends.
Tobias

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Nov 3 2009 6:36 PM

tHANX FOR THE ADD
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Wally

Wally



Nov 1 2009 2:00 PM

Thanks for the add.
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After Sunset

After Sunset



Nov 1 2009 1:31 PM

Hi,
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We appreciate it!
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Steven James Heath

Steven James Heath



Nov 1 2009 1:00 PM

Thanks for the Add, delighted to be your friend. Cool.
Have a great day.
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Nov 1 2009 12:16 PM

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Shuki Shalev

Shuki Shalev



Nov 1 2009 7:57 AM

Hello and Shalom Shadows,

Thank you very much for the add.

Love and Peace on Earth

Shuki
mitchou

mitchou



Nov 1 2009 6:59 AM

Thank you very much !
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Mack Rush



Nov 1 2009 4:13 AM

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Thanx for beening apart of my 1st 10,000 friends this is only the beginning remember this message if you like music add me to your top friends and let me know
Jeff Stone

Jeff Stone



Nov 1 2009 2:29 AM

Thanks for the music :-)






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Lost In The 50's

Lost FIftIes



Nov 1 2009 1:56 AM

Thank You from Lost in the FIftIes
Rick Castillo

Rick Castillo



Nov 1 2009 12:34 AM

For The Shadows, Been a fan for as many years as your band has been together....glad to hear your music again. Thanks so much for your support...I appreciate it! Keep on rockin' and kickin' out them tunes. Peace! Rick.
Lady Carol,

Lady Carol,



Oct 30 2009 10:11 PM

^v^Hellooo my handsome threesome ^v^ smiles

I wish you a wicked hallows eve weekend

enjoy and have a monster ball

Take care and stay safe

hugs and bites your Lady Carol


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