Ventures Photo Album 7

[Photos captured from the VH1 Classic telecast of the induction ceremony]

The introductory video montage begins

Some of The Ventures' classic 1960s albums

The Ventures live in Japan circa 1965

Don Wilson, Rhythm Guitarist and Co-founder of The Ventures

Bob Bogle, Bass Guitarist and Co-founder of The Ventures (Note: That's actually a young Don Wilson on the right side)

Nokie Edwards, Lead Guitarist

Mel Taylor, Drummer

The Ventures play "Hawaii Five-0" circa 1969

John Fogarty formally introduces The Ventures

The Ventures gather to accept their induction into the R&R Hall of Fame L to R: John Fogarty, John Durrill, Fiona Taylor, Bob Spalding, Don Wilson, Nokie Edwards, Leon Taylor

Don Wilson accepts induction on his own behalf and that of the band

Nokie Edwards accepts on his own behalf

Bob Spalding accepts on behalf of Bob Bogle

Fiona and Leon Taylor accept on behalf of the late Mel Taylor

John Durrill accepts on behalf of Gerry McGee

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