The Tornados
Tab Martin played bass for The Tornados between January and March 1963 in what was the third line up of the group. At the time The Tornados bass player Heinz Burt was leaving the band to become a solo artist and was due to star in the film ‘Farewell Performance’. As the Tornados were also due to appear in the film playing the song ‘The Ice Cream Man’ a new bass player was needed at short notice, Tab was selected by Joe Meek for the film and began his short stay in the group. Shortly afterwards Tab joined Roy Phillips and together they formed The Saints as the backing group for Heinz.
The Tornados Line up
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George Bellamy - rhythm guitar
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Alan Caddy - lead guitar
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Clem Cattini – drums
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Roger Lavern - organ
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Tab Martin – bass
This line up played on the following records.
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Robot / Life on Venus. Single March 1963 Decca F11606
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All the stars in the sky. Track on the soundtrack album 'Just for fun' April 1963 Decca LK 4524
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Away from it all. LP track listing as follows. This line up plays on the tracks marked *.
Indian brave* / Flycatcher / Dreams do come true* / Lullaby for Giulia* / Costamonger* / Lonely paradise* / Chattanooga choo choo / Rip it up / Alan's tune* / Cootenanny* / Night rider* / Hymn for teenagers.
There are also two outtakes from this album Party spirit / Cyclone. It's not known if Tab Martin plays on these tracks.
This line up played on the following records.
Robot / Life on Venus. Single March 1963 Decca F11606
All the stars in the sky. Track on the soundtrack album 'Just for fun' April 1963 Decca LK 4524
Away from it all. LP track listing as follows. This line up plays on the tracks marked *.
Indian brave* / Flycatcher / Dreams do come true* / Lullaby for Giulia* / Costamonger* / Lonely paradise* / Chattanooga choo choo / Rip it up / Alan's tune* / Cootenanny* / Night rider* / Hymn for teenagers.
There are also two outtakes from this album Party spirit / Cyclone. It's not known if Tab Martin plays on these tracks.