Don Wilson RIP
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:55 amJust 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.
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.