Don Wilson, a rhythm guitarist and a co-founder for the influential instrumental rock band The Ventures, has died. He was 88.
It was Saint Bryan, a Seattle-based journalist who first broke the news. He simply shared a message from the family of Wilson on Twitter that actually confirmed the musician is no more.
His family says Don Wilson, a founding member of The Ventures, passed away this morning in his sleep. With over 100 million records sold, The Ventures are the best selling and arguably the most influential instrumental rock band of all time. Wilson, the rhythm guitarist, was 88. pic.twitter.com/mgzQS8t4qU
— Saint Bryan (@saintbryan) January 22, 2022
The above message on Twitter was followed by a statement released by the family that stated, “Our dad was an amazing rhythm guitar player who touched people all over the world with his band, The Ventures. He will have his place in history forever and was much loved and appreciated. He will be missed,” This is what his son Tim told People.
Don Wilson, The Ventures’ Co-Founder & Guitarist, Has Died
All credit goes to Wilson who formed The Ventures in the year 1968 alongside bassist Bog Bogle.
At that time they both worked as construction workers in Seattle. After a span of two years, their cover of Johnny Smith’s ‘Walk, Don’t Run’ reached Number Two on the Billboard Hot 100.
With the passage of time, the band further went to sell over 100 million records.
The Ventures are further credited of popularizing the electric guitar among musicians. Soon the brand became one of the best selling instrumental brand of all time.
After they performed exceptionally well, the brand were finally included in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame (2008). This is what John Fogerty stated, “‘Walk, Don’t Run’ started a whole new movement in rock and roll. “The sound of it became ‘surf music’ and the audacity of it empowered guitarists everywhere.” he said.
Soon after the news broke, a plethora of other tributes began to share on various social networking sites. Take a look at some of them below:
Don Wilson – RIP
(The Ventures)#DonWilson pic.twitter.com/XWXi2IjYMn
— Nerds Attack! (@nerdsattack) January 23, 2022
A tremendous loss. #DonWilson launched a million bands and inspired rhythm guitarists like me to soar in the pocket. #TheVentures https://t.co/6eV8DvQe0w
— Sean Gaillard (@smgaillard) January 22, 2022
Spinning in honor of the legendary #DonWilson. @VenturesMovie #TheVentures #vinylrecords pic.twitter.com/AKNwkKjCgj
— Sean Gaillard (@smgaillard) January 22, 2022
Vale, The Ventures guitarist and co-founder Don Wilson, who has died at 88. Impossible to underestimate this band's importance in the history of rock. pic.twitter.com/15jKrKIPaS
— Duncan Kimball (@DuncanKimball1) January 23, 2022
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