The Spotnicks are an instrumental rock group from Sweden. Formed in 1961, they were well-known for their “space suit” costumes and their Ventures-esque electric guitar sound. The Spotnicks have released 42 albums and sold over 18 million records. They still tour.
I guess if your gimmick works, then stick with it!
Below, The Spotnicks do their hit “Rocket Man,” based on a traditional Russian folk song, in 1962:
A killer romp through “Orange Blossom Special”:
“The Last Space Train”:
“The Spotnicks Theme”:
“Amapola”: