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| Group Members: Nokie Edwards, Don Wilson, Joe Barile, Bob Bogle, Jerry McGee, Mel Taylor, Gerry McGee, Howie Johnson, Skip Moore, Leon Taylor
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| Biography: Not the first but definitely the most popular rock instrumental combo, the Ventures scored several hit singles during the 1960s -- most notably "Walk-Don't Run" and "Hawaii Five-O" -- but made their name in the growing album market, covering hits of the day and organizing thematically linked LPs. Almost ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1965 Label: Dolton Critics' Rating:  Explosive live recordings from Japan, England, and the U.S., with a hot greatest-hits medley and a wild "Driving Guitars" being among the highlights. The Ventures on Stage Around the World is out of print ...Read full reviewReleased: 1995 Label: EMI Critics' Rating:  Originally released in Japan as a double album, this live set was unavailable in the U.S. until 1995. So cleanly recorded (the drums are especially crisp) that one is tempted to believe these tracks might ...Read full review
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