Name: The Ventures Play The Greatest Surfin' Hits Of All-Time
Brand: The Ventures

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3020662752

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2001-08-28

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The Ventures

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Alternative / Modern

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Varese Sarabande

The Ventures are an American instrumental rock group formed in 1958 by *Bob Bogle* and *Don Wilson* in Tacoma, Washington. Known for their influential guitar-driven sound, they have become one of the most successful instrumental bands in history. The band has gone through several lineup changes over the years, with notable members including *Nokie Edwards*, *Mel Taylor*, and *Gerry McGee*. In 2008, The Ventures were honored with induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame as performers.

Throughout their career, The Ventures have released numerous albums and achieved great success with their signature surf rock sound. Their breakthrough came in 1960 with the release of "Walk, Don't Run," which became a hit single and established them as pioneers of instrumental rock music. They continued to produce chart-topping hits throughout the 1960s and gained a loyal fan base worldwide.

With a career spanning over six decades, The Ventures have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Their unique blend of catchy melodies, intricate guitar work, and energetic performances continues to inspire generations of musicians. Often compared to artists such as Dick Dale & His Del-Tones and The Surfaris, The Ventures remain true icons of instrumental rock.

Varèse Sarabande is a US label that specializes in soundtracks. It was founded in 1978 by Tom Null, Chris Kuchler, and Dub Taylor in Los Angeles, California. The label initially focused on reissuing classical recordings from American Decca, Remington, and JVC labels before releasing its first soundtrack LP in 1978.
In 1985, Varèse began releasing CDs and European releases are manufactured and distributed by Colosseum Music Entertainment GmbH (formerly known as Colosseum Schallplatten GmbH). After being distributed by MCA and Universal Music for several decades, the label was acquired by Concord Music in February 2018 and placed under Concord's reissue label Craft Recordings.
With a rich history spanning over four decades, Varèse Sarabande continues to be a prominent force in the music industry, providing exceptional soundtracks to captivate audiences worldwide.

This collection of The Greatest Surfin' Hits Of All-Time includes newer versions of stand out Ventures tracks like "Walk-Don't Run '64," "Hawaii Five-0," and "Perfidia." It also features The Ventures playing the hits of many of their contemporaries such as "Wipe Out" (The Surfaris), "Out Of Limits" (The Marketts), "Penetration" (The Pyramids)" and "Lonely Surfer" (Jack Nitzsche). The booklet includes photos and detailed liner notes by radio personality and surf music expect Jim Pewter.

The Ventures Play The Greatest Surfin' Hits Of All-Time

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