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During his recent tour of Japan, Nokie has been hospitalised due to a health
problem, more information available on his website
www.nokieedwards.com/
I am sure members and visitors of the Community will wish him a speedy recovery
and our best wishes.
Some of us were lucky enough to see and meet him ten years ago this month at
the Lakeside Complex when he performed an excellent set backed by the Dutch
Ventures Tribute Band Adventure.
Nokie kindly gave his time to speak to everyone, sign photos etc.
A true gentleman.

Mike

Sorry to hear this. As Mike said, some of us were fortunate to spend time with Nokie when he appeared at Lakeside. A gentleman and a fine picker.

George

I hope Nokie will recover soon. Of the original Ventures, only Don Wilson and Nokie are still with us. The first drummer Howie Johnson (with the group from 1960 to 1962) died in 1988, the longest serving drummer Mel Taylor (with the group from 1962/1963 to 1972 and 1979 to 1996) died in 1996 and lead guitarist/bass guitarist Bob Bogle, the founder together with Don Wilson, died in 2009. The drummer who played drums on the original 1960 recording of "Walk Don't Run" and only on that track, was Skip Moore, who is also no longer with us.

You can always find the latest Nokie updates here: http://www.nokieedwards.com/

Jasmine are reissuing the Ventures first four albums on a 2CD set.



http://www.jasmine-records.co.uk/acatal ... d-712.html

Bill