The Tornados
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1962 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Died: 1967 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1962 - 1967
Biography
The Tornados were an English instrumental group formed in London as producer *Joe Meek*'s studio house band. Their 1962 single 'Telstar', recorded by Alan Caddy, George Bellamy, Heinz Burt, Clem Cattini and Roger LaVern, was the first record by a British group to reach number one in the United States. The group dissolved after Meek's death in 1967.
Genres
The Tornados Discography
- Telstar / Jungle Fever (1962) - Single - rated 4.06/5
- The Original Telstar: The Sounds of the Tornadoes (1962) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Telstar: The Complete Tornados (1998) - Compilation
- Telstar (1999) - Compilation - rated 4.01/5
Members
- Alan Caddy - lead guitar (1962–1965)
- George Bellamy - rhythm guitar (1962–1965)
- Clem Cattini - drums (1961–1965)
- Roger LaVern - keyboards (1962–1964)