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Howie Johnson

Postby Derek Mowbray » Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:28 pm

Working from memory only did Ventures original drummer Howie Johnson was injured in a car crash and had to stop playing and was replaced by Mel Taylor who died and his on took over.
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Re: Howie Johnson

Postby Uncle Fiesta » Sun Nov 18, 2018 3:39 pm

That is correct Derek.

More details here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ventures
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Re: Howie Johnson

Postby Derek Mowbray » Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:16 pm

Thanks for the reply Steve ,The Ventures have used five drummers and four lead guitarists all who have played bass as well ,there are no original members in the current line up.
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Re: Howie Johnson

Postby iefje » Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:01 pm

There are none of the original members in the line-up as far as touring is concerned. I think Don Wilson does still participate in studio recordings with the group.
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