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Formed: 1959 in Tacoma, WA
Years Active: 60 's
Genre: Pop/Rock

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Not the first but definitely the most popular rock instrumental combo, the Ventures scored several hit singles during the 1960s -- most notably amp;"Walk-Don't Run" and amp;"Hawaii Five-O" -- but made their name in the growing album market, covering hits of the day and organizing thematically linked LPs. Almost 40 Ventures' albums charted, and 17 h... Continue Bio >>

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Hawaii 5-0 (Theme)

Discography:
2009 Play Southern All Stars
2009 Play Kayama Yuzo
2007 Live in Tokyo 2006
2006 Play Seaside Story
2006 Live in Seattle USA
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Group Members: Howie Johnson Gerry McGee Leon Taylor Nokie Edwards Jerry McGee More >> Similar Artists: Link Wray The Shadows Jerry Cole Astronauts of Antiquity Dick Dale More >>

Influenced By: Duane Eddy Les Paul Bill Doggett Charlie Christian Dick Dale More >> Followers: Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet The Chantays Kenny Process Team The Halibuts The Untamed Youth More >>

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