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| | The Ventures - Kings Of The Surf Instrumentals! |
 | | When they added Nokie Edwards on bass, and Howie Johnson on drums, right after being signed by Dolton Records, they maintained this strong lead/rhythm interplay, so that even with Johnson's very much jazz/swing-influenced drum style, their sound carried an aggressive "drive" that was very influential on the sound of guitar-based combos that followed. |
 | | The Ventures lineup underwent some key changes, which caused them to become a stronger performing unit, which undoubtedly enhanced their "staying power" from one year or less, (which was average for a charting rock band of the 1960's) to a career that has spanned 45 years and is still going strong in Japan. |
 | | At first he tried to keep up with the band's then-hectic recording and touring schedule, but finally, was forced by his pain and fatigue to resign as drummer. |
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