Originally Posted By: Frank Alves
Sad news. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend Don.

There were a lot of instrumental "guitar" groups back in the day, but in my mind the Ventures were a cut above. Great arrangements, and they always rocked. This is a very good book for anyone interested in their history: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Dont-Run-Ventures-Del-Halterman/dp/0557040515

I play instrumental rock n' roll live and do several of their arrangements. I'll be thinking of Nokie when I'm playing "Walk Don't Run" at my upcoming gig next week.

I'm sure Nokie and Mel (Taylor) will be ripping it up tonight!


Thanks, Frank,

A lot of his guitarist friends have been working on a tribute tune for him but just couldn't put it together in time.

My main concern now is for his wife, Judy. They had a wonderful marriage.