A Fanzine dedicated to the Shadows and their music.

Looking back at a career spanning 40 years.

A5 size - published bi-monthly - Regular features include:

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW
A look in detail at the group's tours and releases from a chosen country, including a full discography and a selection of quality sleeves reproduced.
BACKTRACKIN'
As the title suggests, we look back at a record by the Shads or MWF. Details include: UK release date, chart positions, personnel and, for the first time, the actual recording dates.

Plus all the latest news, reviews and releases from around the globe.
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Back Issues £2.50 (UK) £3 (overseas) including postage
Please note, issues 2-15 and 21-23 are currently out of print
 

Issue 1 -Sept 1995
International Review :France. Backtrackin' :The Shadows EP. News of Hank's UK tour. Reviews:20 Years at the Top, Alan Jones Shadow in Time
Issue 2 -Nov 1995
International Review: France (continued). Backtrackin': Apache. Report on Tilburg fair. In-depth review of Hank plays Cliff + several budget compilations.
Issue 3 -Jan 1996
International Review: France (continued). Backtrackin': Foot Tapper. Shadows "Alternative" versions. In-depth review of Hanks 1995 concert.
Issue 4 -Mar 1996
Hank at the Diamond Awards, Antwerp. BBC Radio 1 Sounds on Sunday (1974). In-depth review of Close to the Hedge.
Issue 5 -May 1996
Backtrackin': Los shadows (EP). Review of imported CDs, UB Hank. Report on 1996 Pipeline convention
Issue 6 -Jul 1996
Hank Marvin interview. In-depth reviews of At the Movies
Issue 7 Sep 1996
Details of Hank's 1997 tour. Details of Jet Harris concerts. Cliff and the Shadows BBC sessions.
Issue 8 Nov 1996
The Shadows by themselves (part 1 - Jet). 1959 Cliff and the Drifters live LP. In-depth review of Hank plays Holly
Issue 9 Jan 1997
The Shadsfax inquisition - Bruce Welch interview. The Shadows by themselves (part 2 - Tony). Reviews of Shadows 3 and 4 CD sets
Issue 10 Mar 1997
Bruce interview (pt2). The Shadows by themselves (pt 3 - Hank). "Rockers of Ages" - Hank & Brian discuss their friendship which has survived four decades.
Issue 11 May/Jun 1997
Bruce Welch interview (pt3). The Shadows by themselves (pt 4 - Bruce). Reviews of "Hank Plays Live" video and CD. Review of Hank's 1997 tour.
Issue 12 Jul/July 1997
Shads Axe Fax - part 1 of a great article by Jim Nugent detailing the gear used by the Shads, 1958-60. Backtackin' - Flingel Bunt/Man's World. Report from Fans meetings in Paris and Oslo
Issue 13 Sept/Oct 1997
The Shadows at Abbey Road - The inside story by Les Woosey.
Full details of Hank plays Lloyd Webber.
Looking for Shadows footage - Trevor Popple trawls the video archives.
Issue 14 Nov/Dec 1997
Shads Axe Fax - part 2 of a Jim Nugent's article detailing the gear used by the Shads, 1960-63.
A day with Shadoogie, Rob Bradford reports on a new Shadows-inspired band
Looking for Shadows footage - Trevor Popple completes his trawl through the video archives
Issue 15 Jan/Feb 1998
Shadowmania details. Dates for Jet Haris & Hank Marvin tours. Rockin' with Curly Leads. The Shadows were rockers not purveyors of elevator music. part 1 1958-70. Backtrackin': Another Night/ Cricket Bat Boogie
Issue 16 Mar/Apr 1998
Rockin' with Curly Leads part II. Hank Marvin tour dates. Cliff and the Shadows at the Beeb, Rob Bradford details 60s radio broadcasts.  The Shadows by themselves (pt 45- 'Shadowing Cliff'). Performance: report on Sir Cliff's concert in Perth Australia
Issue 17 May/Jun 1998
Reports from Shadowmania. Shadows at the Beeb, Rob Bradford chronicles 60s broadcasts by the Shadows without Cliff. Echo Fax, Alan Jackson describes those fascinating little boxes that helped to create our heroes unique sound.
Issue 18 Jul/Aug 1998
Report on Hank's guitar clinic at Clitheroe. The BBC Radio Sessions 1958-1968,  Rob Bradford continues his story of Cliff & the Shads at the Beeb. Plus all the latest news and reviews.
Issue 19 Sep/Oct 1998
Sound and Vision - a report of Shadows TV and radio appearances in 1998. The BBC Radio Sessions 1958-1968,  Rob Bradford concludes his story of Cliff & the Shads at the Beeb. International review - The Shadows Japanese releases. Plus all the latest news and reviews.
Issue 20 Nov/Dec 1998
An in-depth review of Hank's Leeds concert  by Ian McKay. Another 'Axefax' piece by Jim Nugent, an 'Echofax' article by Alan Jackson and Backtrackin' as Tony puts the 1965 single Warlord/I wish I could Shimmy.. under the microscope.Plus lots, lots more
Issue 21 Jan/Feb 1999
Shadsfax Inquisition - Rob Bradford interviews Hank Marvin.What's new - all the latest CD reviews. Lost for Words- full analysis of the Shadsfaxers' CD. Plus the usuals, 'This 'n' That and Faxers' Forum.
Issue 22 Mar/Apr 1999
Shadsfax Inquisition - Part 2 of Rob Bradford's interview with Hank Marvin.What's new - reviews of the latest digipak CDs and Malcolm Campbells book. The Other Side of the Shadows - Ian McKay looks at the classic 'B-sides'. Sound Fax - Bruce Welch's 1959 Shads Strat, Tablature for "Tonight". Plus the usuals, 'This 'n' That and Faxers' Forum.
Issue 23 May/Jun 1999
Performance - Rob Bradford reports from Shadowmania and  also reviews Jet's performance at the BIC. Reviews of "Curly Leads" digipak  plus CDs from Eastern Europe. Sound Fax - reprint of 1985 article in which Hank discusses his career and "that distinctive sound". Denis Cornell relates the design of the Hank Marvin amplifier., Tablature for "Poem".
Issue 24 Jul/Aug 1999
Shadsfax Inquisition - Part 3 of Rob Bradford's interview with Hank Marvin. Rob also  reports on Jet's 60th birthday party. Composers Corner featuring Kevin Fitzpatrick, writer of Guardian Angel.  Sound Fax - Alan Jackson continues his in depth look at echo sounds.   Tablature for "Back Home". Plus the usuals, 'This 'n' That, Faxers' Forum and Collection Point
Issue 25 (Jan 2000)
Shadsfax Inquisition - Part 4 of Rob Bradford's interview with Hank Marvin. Rob also  reports on Jet's appearance at the Millennium Festival of the 60s in Brighton. Hank Marvin tour dates for 2000. Review of Jet's "Phoenix" CD. Reviews of Australian CDs "The Shadows Complete" and "The Shadows Collection.".  Plus the usuals, 'This 'n' That, Faxers' Forum and Collection Point
Issue 26 (May 2000)
Report on UB Shadows day at Bristol, Shadows Music Convention in Germany, Shadows Music Wekend at Scarborough and Music Live '99. In depth review of Marvin at the Movies plus reviews of  the Reflections first CD,  Australian CD "TV Film and Show Tunes", Magic Record "Out of the Shadows" and more.  Plus the usuals, 'This 'n' That, Faxers' Forum and Collection Point
Issue 27
Report on Shadowmania 2000. Reviews of Hank concerts at Southend, Hastings, Tunbridge Wells and Ipswich plus two pages of intersting tour "trivia". CD reviews.  Plus the usuals,  Faxers' Forum and Collection Point.
Issue 28
Shadsfax Inquisition - A rare and revealing interview with Brian Goode. Detailed reviews of 50 Golden Greats CD and the latest CD from the Rapiers plus several others. "That Sound" review of Robert Pistolesi's book. Backtrakin' - Love Deluxe detailed analysis plus an appreciation by Chris Drake. "Flex, plugs and Rock 'n' Roll" - George Geddes suggests ways of obtaining "that" sound, on a budget.
Issue 29
Shadsfax Inquisition - Tony interviews Hank after the Hull concert. Run down of Shadows club events during 2000. "Shadows for Sale" Malcolm Campbell suggests how to compile a Shadows collection without spending a fortune on repeated tracks buying compilations. CD reviews plus the usuals, This 'n' That,  Faxers' Forum and Collection Point.
Issue 30
Shadsfax Inquisition - Tony continues his interview with  Hank "Shadows for Sale (II)" Malcolm Campbell suggests more essential CDs for your Shadows collection Performance - Alan Jackson reports on Zoe McCulloch's concert with the Rapiers and Reflections. More "Flex, plugs and Rock 'n' Roll" from George Geddes. CD reviews plus the usuals.
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Issue 31
Shadsfax Inquisition - Tony continues with part 3 of his interview with  Hank during the 2000 tour. Backtrackin' - a close look at the FBI/Midnight single. Soundfax - Review of Line 6 POD. Report from Scarborough's Shadows Music Gala.  CD reviews plus the usuals.
Issue 32
"Shadows for Sale (II)" Malcolm suggests CDs to find obscure variations to complete your Shadows collection. Performance - Dave Dixon reports on Licorice's show with Past Masters. Reports from the 40th Int. Cliff & Shadows meeting in Holland, Pipeline 2001 and  The NE Guitar Club Festival in Newcastle. CD reviews plus the usuals.
Issue 33
Eddie Lunn reports on Shadowmania 2001. Peter Vince reflects on his career as sound engineer and producer at Abbey Road. Concentrating, of course, on his work with the Shadows. The Other Side of the Shadows - Ian McKay continues his look at classic 'B-sides'from 1960-61. Plus the usual CD reviews etc.
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Shadows and Spotnicks. Karl-Heinz Villis and Bo Winberg recall the meeting of two great instrumental bands. Dick Denney, a tribute from Alan Jackson. Little Princess - tab courtesy of Ian McCutcheon. Performance - Report of appearance by Ian Geast and the Blue Shadows. Plus the usual CD revies, faxers forum etc.

Lost for words is a "twangtastic" new compilation of guitar originals performed by the readers of Shadsfax (collectively known as The Shadsfaxers). The CD contains 14 original shadows-inspired guitar tracks by David Buckley (Strings Electric), Steve Gibb (Musical director for the hit musical "Buddy"), Charlie Hall (Echoes from the Past), Tony Hoffman (Shadsfax), Richard Langstone, Ian McCutcheon (Shadows Workout), The Vibronauts and Chris Watts (Red Shadows CD). There are also six backing tracks for you to play along with
Impressive sleevenotes by Rob Bradford include full technical details listing equipment used etc. The price of £10.99 includes postage and packing and also a £1 donation to the FRESHFIELDS ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE.

Tracklisting: Trail of Tears (Charlie Hall)/ Another Day (Chris Watts)/ The Travel Agent who came in from the Cold (The Vibronauts)/ Barracuda (Steve Gibb)/ Up through the Clouds (David Buckley)/ Port of Mystery (Tony Hoffman)/When I'm alone with you (David Buckley)/ Almost Love (Richard Langstone)/Secrets (Steve Gibb)/ Song For Sarah (Ian McCutcheon)/ Wonderous Dream (David Buckley)/ Custer's Stand (Tony Hoffman)/ The Shadsfax Express (Chris Watts)/ Song for a Singing Cowboy (David Buckley) plus backing tracks: Trail of Tears/ Barracuda/ Port of Mystery/Almost Love/ Song For Sarah/ The Shadsfax Express.
The CD is available to both members and non-members through SHADSFAX at the address above.

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