Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures, dies at 88
Original reporting: Don Wilson, co-founder of Tacoma-born Hall of Fame rockers The Ventures, dies at age 88. (The News Tribune)
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Source: Associated Press
Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures, dies at 88
January 23, 2022
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the instrumental guitar band The Ventures, has died.
He was 88.
Wilson died Saturday in Tacoma of natural causes, surrounded by his four children, The News Tribune reported.
The band’s hits included “Walk, Don’t Run,” and the theme song for “Hawaii Five-O.” They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
“Our dad was an amazing rhythm guitar player who touched people all over world with his band, The Ventures,” son Tim Wilson said in a statement. “He will have his place in history forever and was much loved and appreciated. He will be missed.”
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FILE - Bob Spalding, left, and Don Wilson of The Ventures perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York, March 10, 2008. Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the instrumental guitar band The Ventures, has died. He was 88. The News Tribune reports Wilson died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 in Tacoma of natural causes, surrounded by his four children. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
