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The Ventures are an American instrumental rock band, formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. Renowned as one of the most influential, best-selling, and enduring bands of the instrumental rock genre, they are particularly famous for their clean guitar sound, innovative techniques, and defining the surf rock sound.Formed in 1958 by Don Wilson (rhythm guitar) and Bob Bogle (initially lead guitar, later bass). Nokie Edwards (lead guitar) and Mel Taylor (drums) became key members later....