Jet Harris
Jet Harris, along with many of his peers, had originally found his way into the
music business via the late 1950s skiffle boom which swept Britain. In 1959 he
joined Cliff Richard's backing band, The Drifters. At Harris's suggestion, the
band changed their name to The Shadows and Harris and the group shot to stardom
becoming household names in the UK. Harris battled with alcoholism during his
playing career which led to conflicts with fellow bands members. In 1962
disagreements within The Shadows marginalised Harris and he quit to pursue a
solo career. After the heady days of The...
