Walk-Don't Run - The Story of The Ventures
Paperback, 386 pages
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The world's number one instrumental group had a worldwide hit in 1960 with "Walk-Don't Run." They hit high again with "Hawaii Five-0," continuing on a fifty-year career of recording and touring towards America's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Written in collaboration with band members and associates over a 9 year period, the heavily illustrated book contains data for over 50 of the band's sixties recording sessions.
Once I got started, I couldn't put it down. There are so many twists and turns through the decades while fads and fortunes propel the group from success to success, rising and falling with the trends of music and fate. This story provides ample proof of what happens to the roller coaster at the bottom. It rises up again!
There are many hidden stories within that tell of the times and people and make one aware of just how significant The Ventures are for all these years on their way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Danny Marks - JAZZ.FM91
Toronto, Ontario
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"Walk-Don't Run The Story of the Ventures"
A long overdue work about a guitar band that would influence most of today's major Rock & Roll stars. Destined to become a cult classic at the very least. 5 Stars from cover to cover.
Rich Carozza
Rich Carozza
"Re: WALK DON'T RUN- The Story of The Ventures"
Book is interesting and long overdue account of The Ventures and how it all began. However, I was a bit disappointed at how Nokie Edwards' role was downplayed. I have always considered him the heart of the band and I believe the book has him involved with Don and Bob much later than he actually was involved in the group. I don't think of The Ventures without thinking of Nokie Edwards.
best regards
Larry H
best regards
Larry H
"Walk-Don't Run - The Story of The Ventures"
Being a Ventures fan since my friend's older brother first introduced me to two of their earlier albums in 1961, I have always wanted to know more of them.
Even though they are finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame there are so many that do not know of whom they are and it is a real shame as they helped pioneer the now taken for granted classic line up of two guitars, bass and drums. In the sixties they really stood out not only for doing all instrumentals but playing their instruments so well. Their playing ability was far above many of their counterparts.
Only other then Britain's "The... More >
Being a Ventures fan since my friend's older brother first introduced me to two of their earlier albums in 1961, I have always wanted to know more of them.
Even though they are finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame there are so many that do not know of whom they are and it is a real shame as they helped pioneer the now taken for granted classic line up of two guitars, bass and drums. In the sixties they really stood out not only for doing all instrumentals but playing their instruments so well. Their playing ability was far above many of their counterparts.
Only other then Britain's "The... More >
"WALK DON'T RUN- The Story of The Ventures"
This long awaited & long overdue definitive account of the
biggest selling, most popular & most listened to INSTRUMEN-
TAL BAND OF ALL TIME is a 'winner' from the outset. Close
to 400 pages, author Del Halterman decides to take everyone
to VENTURES SCHOOL. The wealth of material presented here
along with a superb collection of photos is mind boggling to
say the least. Knowledgeable fans the World over will find
themselves just about every other page saying, "I never
... More >
This long awaited & long overdue definitive account of the
biggest selling, most popular & most listened to INSTRUMEN-
TAL BAND OF ALL TIME is a 'winner' from the outset. Close
to 400 pages, author Del Halterman decides to take everyone
to VENTURES SCHOOL. The wealth of material presented here
along with a superb collection of photos is mind boggling to
say the least. Knowledgeable fans the World over will find
themselves just about every other page saying, "I never
"Re: Walk Dont Run the story of The Ventures"
Andy, sorry you were not impressed with the photos. I have tons of the common Ventures pics, but I sought out the rare ones, and have received dozens of positive responses from readers about them. As for Bruce Botnick, I had not heard of him until reading your post. Since then I have found his name on a couple of records, but he apparently didn't figure heavily in the band's career or he would have been mentioned during one of my countless conversations with the band. The only engineer they seemed to remember was Joe Boles in Seattle. Many thanks for your kind words.
~Del H.
~Del H.
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