Jet Harris, The Shadows bassist, dies aged 71

Gerald · 03-19-11, 09:44 AM

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

03-19-11, 09:44 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Jet Harris, The Shadows bassist, dies aged 71 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 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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