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A126221-33
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- 1960-04-26 (Creation)
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Publicity for the original members of the Tacoma-based rock group "The Ventures". L to R: Howie Johnson- drums, Tacoma native Don Wilson-rhythm guitar, Bob Bogle- bass guitar, and Nole F. (Nokie) Edwards- lead guitar. The group has performed for over 40 years, with some changes in performers. Edwards has left the group at different times, replaced by Gerry McGee, to pursue his own musical career but still occasionally plays with The Ventures. Johnson was replaced in 1963 after an automobile accident by Mel Taylor. Taylor played with the group for 32 years, until his death from cancer. He was replaced by his own son Leon Taylor. The band's instrumental style remains the same, with the accent on skilled guitar playing and an uncluttered sound. They are the most popular, best selling and most influential instrumental group of all time. Nokie Edwards passed away March 12, 2018 in Yuma, Arizona.
Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wilson, Don; Edwards, Nole F.; Bogle, Bob; Johnson, Howie;