Jet Harris, The Shadows bassist, dies aged 71

[Gerald]

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 agent Peter Stockton said.

Sir Cliff Richard paid tribute to his former bandmate, saying: "Jet was exactly what The Shadows and I needed - a backbone holding our sound together."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12790789

Note: 18 March 2011 Last updated at 17:55 GMT

[Rhodes]

RIP! :cry:

[Sailor Steve]

One of the great early rock 'n' rollers. Even the Beatles were fans, and one of their first recordings was an instrumental, whose name now seems particularly appropriate: 'Cry For A Shadow'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY-rPDwzM9M

[Gerald]

The music speaks for itself, RIP

[Jimbuna]

I'll always have fond memories from my youth Jet...thanks and RIP Sir.

[sidslotm]

Just got my first jet harris and tony meehan cd a few weeks ago after all these years, a unique sound that carries well even today. The wonderful bass lead and exp drumming made for an unforgettable duo.