The Tornadoes, also known as The Hollywood Tornadoes in the United States, were a British instrumental rock and roll band formed in 1961. The group is most notable for their 1962 hit "Telstar," which was influenced by the space race and was the first single by a British band to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The band's signature sound blends surf rock with elements of electronic music, an innovative approach for its time. Despite frequent lineup changes, The Tornadoes played a pivotal role in shaping the British rock scene in the early 1960s.