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Don Wilson RIP

Postby Uncle Fiesta » Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:55 am

Just learned that Don Wilson, founder member of the Ventures, passed away on the 22nd, aged 88.

His work must be familiar to many on here; with over 100 million records sold, the Ventures were the most successful instrumental band of all time. Don Wilson first met Bob Bogle in 1958 when the latter dropped into a used car dealership owned by Wilson senior. They formed the Ventures the next year (Don's mum suggested the name), recruited Nokie Edwards, and the rest is history.
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Re: Don Wilson RIP

Postby Twilight Ranger » Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:29 pm

Sad news, very sad news. But then, no one lives forever.
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