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

Rhodes · 03-19-11, 09:49 AM

RIP!

Sailor Steve · 03-19-11, 09:55 AM

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'.

Gerald · 03-19-11, 11:35 AM

The music speaks for itself, RIP

Jimbuna · 03-19-11, 01:56 PM

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

03-21-11, 01:47 PM

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.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,233 Downloads: 548 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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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	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'. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,233 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	The music speaks for itself, RIP __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'll always have fond memories from my youth Jet...thanks and RIP Sir. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-21-11, 01:47 PM	#6
sidslotm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	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.