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The Tornados were an English instrumental group primarily active in the 1960s. They served as the house band for a pioneering record producer and featured a classic line-up that included guitar, drums, bass, rhythm guitar, and keyboards. Their instrumental material, composed and produced by Meek, often showcased a futuristic sound influenced by his interest in electronics and sound manipulation. Although their debut single "Love And Fury" failed to gain traction, their follow-up single captured public attention and became a number one hit in both the UK and USA, making them the first British group to top the US Hot Hundred. The group enjoyed several more hits in the UK, but the original line-up began to disband when Heinz Burt left in 1963 to pursue a solo career, achieving a major hit with "Just Like Eddie" later that year. By the time the Tornados disbanded following Meek's death in 1967, none of the original members remained. It is important not to confuse them with the American surf rock band famous for the track "Bustin' Surfboards."

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