Jet Harris and Tony Meehan - Diamonds (1963) Jerry Lordan from: "Diamonds" / "Footstomp" (Single) "Diamonds & Other Gems" (CD) (1989 Compilation)
Instrumental Rock | Pop/Rock
"Diamonds" 1963 UK #1 instrumental hit features a notable lineup of former members of The Shadows, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan and future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. Written by Jerry Lordan, the track is a defining example of British instrumental rock and roll.
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Personnel: Jet Harris: Lead Guitar = 6-String Bass Guitar (detuned Fender Jaguar) Joe Moretti: Acoustic Rhythm Guitar Jimmy Page: Acoustic Rhythm Guitar John Paul Jones: Bass Guitar Tony Meehan: Drums
Produced by Tony Meehan
Recorded: @ The Decca Studios in West Hampstead, London, England UK on November 23, 1962
Single Released: on January 4, 1963 Decca Records Compilation CD Released: on January 1, 1989 Deram Records
