British (mainly) instrumental pop/rock band, renamed in October 1959 from The Drifters (2), originally also the backing band for Cliff Richard, fronted by best known member guitarist Hank Marvin.
Original drummer Tony Meehan left in October 1961 and was replaced by Brian Bennett, and original bassist Jet Harris left in April 1962; he was replaced by Brian Locking, who in turn was replaced in late 1963 by John Rostill.
When appearing with Cliff Richard please use artist.