Shadows' bassist Jet Harris dies

Jet Harris, bassist for British 60s instrumental group the Shadows -- also Cliff Richards backup band -- has died at 71.

Jet's musical career took off in 1958 when he went on tour with the Most Brothers. He later joined Cliff's group The Drifters and is credited with coming up with their new name The Shadows.

They went on to release a string of hits including 'The Savage', 'Wonderful Land' and 'Man of Mystery' and the rocker also enjoyed solo success in 1962 with 'Besame Mucho' and 'The Man With the Golden Arm'.

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