The Shadows – Guitar Legends Tab Book

The Shadows – Guitar Legends Tab Book

8 Influential Hit Songs Arranged For Guitar & Vocal

“The Shadows – Guitar Legends Tab Book” is a guitar tab book that celebrates the music of The Shadows, featuring some of their greatest and most influential hits. The book provides authentic guitar tablature for these iconic songs, allowing guitarists to play them with precision and accuracy.

In addition to the tablature, the book also includes commentary on the music and provides insights into the cultural and historical context of the time when these songs were composed. This extra layer of information helps readers and musicians gain a deeper understanding of the music and its significance.

With 44 pages of music and commentary, this tab book is a valuable resource for guitarists who want to explore the music of The Shadows and learn to play their classic songs.

Song Titles Include:

1. Apache
2. Atlantis
3. F.B.I
4. Foot Tapper
5. Geronimo
6. Guitar Tango
7. Kon Tiki
8. Wonderful Land

The Shadows-

The Shadows were a British instrumental rock and roll group that emerged in the late 1950s and became one of the most influential and successful bands in the history of British popular music. They are best known for their distinctive instrumental sound, characterised by twangy guitar melodies, which played a significant role in shaping the sound of British rock and pop music.

The Shadows initially served as the backing band for British singer Cliff Richard, but they soon gained recognition in their own right and released numerous hit singles and albums. Some of their most famous songs include “Apache,” “Kon-Tiki,” “Wonderful Land,” “Foot Tapper,” and “Atlantis.” Their music is often associated with the surf rock genre, and they were pioneers of the instrumental rock sound.

The classic lineup of The Shadows included Hank Marvin (lead guitar), Bruce Welch (rhythm guitar), Jet Harris (bass guitar), and Tony Meehan (drums). This lineup achieved great success during the early 1960s. Over the years, the group underwent various lineup changes, with Hank Marvin being the most consistent member.

The Shadows’ influence on the development of rock and roll and popular music in the United Kingdom cannot be overstated. They left a lasting legacy and inspired many other musicians and bands.