The Tornados (spelled Tornadoes on their USA releases) were the creation of legendary British producer Joe Meek. In 1961 he advertised in Melody Maker for session musicians to provide backing for the ever- increasing number of artists recording at his independent studio in North London. The first two to turn up on his doorstep were Alan Caddy and Clem Cattini, who both had played with Johnny Kidd and the Pirates. Next recruited by Meek, though not exclusively for musical reasons, was German-born Heinz Burt. George Bellamy became the second guitar player. The quartet was joined by two sax players, Pete Newman and Pete Cotton, for some of the sessions and live work.