The Ventures


The Ventures

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

Biography:
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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Ringtones:
Hawaii 5-0 (Theme)PlayGet it!

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
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Link Wray
The Shadows
Jerry Cole
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Influenced By:
Duane Eddy
Les Paul
Bill Doggett
Charlie Christian
Dick Dale
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Followers:
Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet
The Chantays
Kenny Process Team
The Halibuts
The Untamed Youth
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