The Shadows

The Shadows, initially known as the Drifters between 1958 and 1959, was an English instrumental rock group. They dominated the British charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s and served as the backing band for Cliff Richard from 1958 to 1968. With hits like "Apache", "Kon-Tiki", and "Wonderful Land", they were at the forefront of the UK beat-group boom. The group, consisting of Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, and others over time, disbanded in 1968 but had reunions thereafter【27†source】【29†source】【32†source】.