The Shadows

The Shadows are a British instrumental rock 'n' roll group active from the 1950s to the 2000s.

Formed initially as a backing band for Cliff Richard, they took the name The Drifters

The Shadows are a British instrumental rock 'n' roll group active from the 1950s to the 2000s.

Formed initially as a backing band for Cliff Richard, they took the name The Drifters until finding out that there was already a thriving American band with that name. The original members were Terry Smart on drums, Ken Pavey, Norman Mitham on guitar, Ian Samwell on bass and Cliff Richard on guitar and vocals.