Biography
The Tornadoes
Effective period / Period of releases: 1962 - 1999
Members: Jesse Sanders, Leonard Delaney, Gerald Sanders, Norman Sanders, George White (4), Joel Willenbring, Edward Rea, Ernie Tavizon
American surf rock band formed in 1962; Redlands, CA, United States.Originally known as "The Vaqueros", the band also used the name "The Hollywood Tornadoes" to avoid confusion with english band The Tornados (who were in the US charts with the track "Telstar").
Current members:
Gerald Sanders (Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals)
Norman Sanders (Lead Guitar, Vocals)
Jesse Sanders (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals)
Leonard Delaney (Drums)
Joel Willenbring (Saxophone, Backing Vocals) 1999 - Present
Past members:
George White (4) (Saxophone) 1962-1996
Ernie Tavizon (Saxophone) 1996-1999
Mike Gooch (Lead Guitar substitute for Norman Sanders)
Edward Rea