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D126221-42
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- 1960-04-26 (Creation)
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Howie Johnson, drummer for the rock group "The Ventures." Bob Bogle and Don Wilson started the group as a rock duo and added the third guitar, Nokie Edwards, and the drum as they prepared to record their first single. Skip Moore recorded on the single "Walk, Don't Run" but did not want to leave Tacoma. He was replaced by Howie Johnson, who recorded on the band's first album. Johnson stayed with the band until 1963, when he was unable to return after an automobile accident. He was replaced on the drums by Mel Taylor, who played with the band for 32 years. 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; Johnson, Howie;