Died On This Date (June 14, 2009) Bob Bogle / The Ventures

Bob Bogle
DOB Unknown – June 14, 2009

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Photo By Susan Beals

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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Died On This Date (February 6, 2010) Richard Delvy / Drummed In The Challengers & The Belairs

Richard Delvy (Born Richard Delvecchio)
April 20, 1942 – February 6, 2010

Richard Delvy is best remembered as the founder and drummer for pioneering surf rock band, the Challengers.  Prior to that band, Delvy played in the Belairs, a popular southern California surf band whose “Mr. Moto” was later covered by Dick Dale and the Ventures.  In early 1963, the Challengers released their debut album, Surfbeat, and almost overnight, the Southern California beach culture became a craze across the U.S.   That release, along with the Beach Boys’ “Surfing Sufari” and the release of Dale’s Surfer’s Choice – all within a few months of each other – are considered the flash point of surf rock.  In later years, Delvy worked as a producer, owned his own publishing company, and worked at such labels as MGM and Bell.  He was 67 when he passed away on February 6, 2010 following a long illness.

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