Shadows, The

British (mainly) instrumental pop/rock band, renamed in October 1959 from [a=The Drifters (2)], originally also the backing band for [a=Cliff Richard], fronted by best known member guitarist [a=Hank Marvin].

Original drummer [a=Tony Meehan] left in October 1961 and was replaced by [a=Brian Bennett], and original bassist [a=Jet Harris] left in April 1962; he was replaced by [a=Brian Locking], who in turn was replaced in late 1963 by [a=John Rostill].

When appearing with [a125101] please use [b][a1290833][/b].