Died On This Date (June 14, 2009) Bob Bogle / The Ventures
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DOB Unknown – June 14, 2009
Bob Bogle was a Tacoma masonry worker before he co-founded the great rock instrumental band, the Ventures in 1958. The band went on to sell more than 100 million albums, making them the most successful instrumental band in history. In 2008, they were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have been called “the band that launched 1000 bands.” The instantly recognizable fiery guitar play of the unassuming Bogle has been a huge influence on countless guitar players, whether then knew his name or not. The Ventures’ first hit was their 1960 cover of Johnny Smith‘s (by way of Chet Atkins) “Walk Don’t Run,” which began the band’s run of 38 chart topping albums over the next twelve years. Bob Bogle died of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma at the age of 75.
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