Jet Harris obituary

The first and greatest bass guitarist of the Shadows, he also topped the charts with drummer Tony MeehanWith their line-up of three electric guitars and drums, the Shadows were the archetypal British pop group, supporting Cliff Richard on numerous hits and making numerous hits of their own. Their first and greatest bass guitarist was Jet Harris, who has died aged 71 of cancer. Although his later life was blighted by alcoholism and littered with unsuccessful comebacks, he deserves to be remembere...

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