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The Tornados (credited as The Tornadoes in the United States) were a British instrumental group of the 1960s, who acted as the in-house back-up group for many of Joe Meek’s productions. The Tornados enjoyed several chart hits in their own right, including the Number One hit “Telstar” (named after the satellite and composed by Meek) which was famously the first Number One hit by a British group in the U.S. For a time, they were considered serious rivals to The Shadows. They were also one of the biggest influences on The Who, and also on the early Pink Floyd.
Their next single “Globetrotter” made it to number 5 in the UK singles chart, but when bassist Heinz Burt left in 1963 for a solo career, the group began to fall apart. By 1965, none of the original line-up remained.
The death of Joe Meek in 1967 also meant the end of the Tornados. In 1975, four of the five original members tried an unsuccessful comeback as the New Tornados.
Drummer Clem Cattini often played on recording sessions for other artists and sometimes featured in Cliff Richard’s backing bands. He holds the record for appearing on the most UK Number One singles in chart history. Rhythm guitarist George Bellamy is the father of the successful British rock band Muse frontman, Matthew Bellamy.
2. For the American surf rock band, please see The Tornadoes or The Hollywood Tornadoes.
The death of Joe Meek in 1967 also meant the end of the Tornados. In 1975, four of the five original members tried an unsuccessful comeback as the New Tornados.
Drummer Clem Cattini often played on recording sessions for other artists and sometimes featured in Cliff Richard’s backing bands. He holds the record for appearing on the most UK Number One singles in chart history. Rhythm guitarist George Bellamy is the father of the successful British rock band Muse frontman, Matthew Bellamy.
2. For the American surf rock band, please see The Tornadoes or The Hollywood Tornadoes.
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Antimusician wrote:
Joe Meek created them. They are one of the saddest stories in history of rock & roll, if you ask me. Telstar was far ahead of it's time.
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afonsohenrie wrote:
Bellamy.
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RussellChap wrote:
Telstar a paean to the bright future, fortunately it's shit, this is why this so heart breaking :-(
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axel196 wrote:
When I listen "Jungle Fever" I can`t believe, that this song is from 1962.
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Enokii wrote:
cool effects for their time
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Bukazzoid wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/%D0%9A%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%82+%D0%9E%D1%80%D0%BA%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80
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balzadelia wrote:
keyboard player Roger LaVern was on a channel 4 documentary on 25/5/2011 called 24hrs in A&E .. don't worry he was ok he chatted to a doctor about the band timeless :) he is one cool dude bet he has a Joe Meek story or two
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dreyes03 wrote:
The Ice Cream Man ♥
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pao_de_LOL wrote:
u2's intro for their concerts: telstar ahah
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babith wrote:
George & Matthew Bellamy <3
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FakePlasticDick wrote:
mt bom!
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p-hop wrote:
This owns.
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PThomasAnderson wrote:
No tengo muy claro si The Tornados, y The Tornadoes fueron la misma banda. scalping party es la juerga padre, me parece demasiado loca y desenfrenada, no me cuadra que se esté hablando de la misma banda.
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Rapture5212011 wrote:
Such a terrific sound & selection. Being in the band in school, many really got into these famous instrumentals. And with the space race, everyone was looking to the Heavens & wondering what was out there besides God. A great 'baby boomer' walk down memory lane. God bless~!
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edizinhah wrote:
Adoro!
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BettyVegaTonks wrote:
I like! Your music is the other planet (L)
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
It's over 200,000!!!!! *smashes scouter*
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BrandonnLeon wrote:
Daddy Bellamy is better
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
Costa Monger is a song I ♥
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kepe-5 wrote:
Pop-Art Goes Mozart <3
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