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D126221-48
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- 1960-04-26 (Creation)
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Don Wilson, Tacoma native and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed rock group "The Ventures." Wilson and Bob Bogle formed the group when they met at a Seattle construction site and discovered their mutual interest in music. The group made their professional debut in Tacoma. When Wilson's mother's attempts to interest established record companies in the group failed, the boys and Josie Wilson formed their own label, the Blue Horizon Record Co. The label released "Walk, Don't Run." The single was an immediate hit locally, was released nationally by Liberty records and the boys were catapulted into the national limelight. Wilson continued to play rhythm guitar throughout the group's over 40 year long recording career.
Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wilson, Don;