The Shadows

The Shadows, initially known as the Drifters, were a prominent instrumental rock group from London, serving as Cliff Richard's backing band from 1958 to 1968 and participating in numerous reunion tours. They achieved remarkable success with 69 UK chart singles spanning from the 1950s to the 2000s, including 35 credited solely to the Shadows and 34 in collaboration with Cliff Richard. Their influence and contributions significantly shaped the music scene during their active years.