Hank Marvin
Vinyl Record Memories

Hank Marvin is well respected in the guitar world for his fabulous guitar arrangements and music execution.

His metallic echoed picking on a red Fender Stratocaster, with generous employment of tremolo arm, is often regarded as the sound that inspired numerous guitar heroes.

He is best known as the lead guitarist for The Shadows, the group, which primarily performed instrumentals and were the backing band for Cliff Richard.

Many guitar icons, such as Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton and, of course, Mark Knopfler, all cite Marvin as a major influence.

The song was written by a British performer named Jerry Lordan, who had three UK Top-40 hits in 1960 but didn't record "Apache."

The Shadows version didn't make it in America, where the group had little promotion and a lawsuit from an American R&B group also called The Shadows. 

The Ventures released their cover in 1963 and included it on albums released in 1965, '67, '71, '75, '77, '80 and '82. This could be the reason many believe The Ventures released the original song.

The Shadows recording with guitar work from Marvin is generally considered the definitive version.  

A majestic and haunting tune...."Apache" is played here by "The Shadows" original lead guitarist, Hank Marvin.

Many can play this, but very few so perfect.