EJK wrote:With regard to "That sound" it was not only Hank's lead guitar that made it but the whole group of the original members.
Bruce Welch's playing provided a perfect link between the lead guitar and the rhythm section of Tony Meehan and Jet Harris.
Jet and Tony's playing and style contributed greatly to "That sound" which made the band so popular and as time has gone in it could be viewed that perhaps their role in The Shadows has been minimised.
Like any good football team a good blend is required and the original line-up had that by the barrowload!
Did Jet and Tony really contribute as much as people think to the longevity of The Shadows. Their continued success must be down to Hank, Bruce and Brian.
As for Bass guitarist I think Alan Jones was excellent, but Mark Griffiths must be best of them all.