(Deep Purple): Opens with a high-energy rendition of the quintessential hit, "Apache" .
The album features iconic Shadows hits performed by some of the most influential guitarists in rock history: Song Title Primary Artist(s) Ritchie Blackmore F.B.I. Brian May (feat. Rick Parfitt & Francis Rossi) Wonderful Land Tony Iommi The Savage Steve Stevens The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt Hank Marvin (himself) Midnight Peter Green Splinter Group Spring Is Nearly Here Neil Young & Randy Bachman Atlantis Mark Knopfler The Frightened City Peter Frampton Dance On Keith Urban & Stewart Copeland Stingray Andy Summers The Stranger Béla Fleck & The Flecktones Critical Reception twang a tribute to hank marvin the shadows 2021
Hank Marvin, the lead guitarist for , was the first musician in the UK to play a Fender Stratocaster, a Fiesta Red model gifted to him by Cliff Richard. His melodic, clean, and echo-drenched style—often referred to as the "twang"—became the blueprint for the modern lead guitarist. The Twang! tribute album features many of the "fretmasters" who were directly inspired by this sound to pick up the guitar themselves. Tracklist and Notable Collaborations (Deep Purple): Opens with a high-energy rendition of
. It brought together a "who's who" of guitar legends, each paying homage to their primary influence: Classic Hard Rockers Ritchie Blackmore opened the album with a powerful version of "Apache," while Tony Iommi Rick Parfitt & Francis Rossi) Wonderful Land Tony
“Twang: A Tribute to Hank Marvin & The Shadows” – Available now / Live 2021.
Hank Marvin officially retired from touring in 2021, making the release of this tribute particularly poignant. It arrived at a moment where the baton was being symbolically passed. While the man himself put down his red Strat for the final time, the echoes of his playing remain vibrant through projects like this.
As of late 2021, the "Twang" tribute is available on major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music) and via the official tribute website. A Blu-ray of the live-streamed event, filmed at The Brook Theatre in London, includes backstage interviews discussing the specific gear used to replicate Marvin’s 1961 setup.