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D126221-12
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- 1960-04-26 (Creation)
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Publicity photo of Tacoman Don Wilson, rhythm guitar with the rock group "The Ventures." Don Wilson and Bob Bogle began playing guitar together in 1959, when their paths crossed in Seattle. Developing their style with second hand pawn shop guitars and instructional guitar books, they were soon putting in 10 hour days as construction workers and playing the clubs four nights a week. They added Nokie Edwards (originally as bass guitar, later as lead guitar) and drummer Skip Wilson prior to recording their gold single "Walk, Don't Run." Skip Wilson was replaced by Howie Johnson before the recording of the album of the same name when Wilson was not interested in touring. 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;