The Tornados
English instrumental rock group
The Tornados were an English band formed in 1962. They are best known for their instrumental space-sounding sounds.
Their most well known lineup was: Heinz Burt (bass), Clem Cattini (drums), Roger LaVern (keyboard), George Bellamy (guitar; Bellamy is son of Muse frontman Matthew Bellamy), and Alan Caddy (guitar).
Telstar
changeTheir biggest hit was Telstar, a song about the communications satellite. The song was the first song by a British band to hit number one on American charts.
Discography
changeAlbums
change- The Original Telstar – The Sounds of the Tornadoes (1962)
- Away from It All (1963)
- We Want Billy! (1963)