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Howie Johnson

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:28 pm
by Derek Mowbray
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.

Re: Howie Johnson

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 3:39 pm
by Uncle Fiesta
That is correct Derek.

More details here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ventures

Re: Howie Johnson

PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:16 pm
by Derek Mowbray
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.

Re: Howie Johnson

PostPosted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:01 pm
by iefje
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.