The Ventures

The most popular and influential rock instrumental combo of their day, the Ventures pioneered a sound that anticipated surf music with their emphasis on clean guitar twang and a precise rhythm section that added a punchy kick to their melodies. Whether they were playing original compositions or interpreting familiar tunes, the group's trademark style proved to be surprisingly adaptable, and they released dozens of thematically programmed albums in the 1960s and '70s (17 of which made it into the Top 40 of the LP charts), as well as scoring hit singles such as "Walk Don't Run" ...