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The Ventures.......is it true?

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bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25568 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Dec 13 2007 08:47 PM as far as I know they usually tape it and show it one week later. they said that the whole show is about 8 hours long, and VH1 usually shows 2 hours. sad sad sad. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Jon Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1076 Columbus, OH	Posted on Dec 13 2007 09:25 PM I remember when The Ramones were inducted. I thought that was pretty cool. Too bad Joey died before it happened, though. Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19295 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Dec 13 2007 10:15 PM Congratulations to the Ventures. 'bout time! — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1544 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Dec 13 2007 10:59 PM Well, it's about time the guys are finally recognized as the most successful and most influential instrumental rock act in history. While The Ventures didn't have a lot of Top 40 hits, they sold a HUGE number of albums worldwide, and still continue to do so. Some of their more obscure albums (and CD's) bring big money on eBay. To us older guys who started playing in the early 60's, The Ventures was the group that many of us tried so hard to emulate, especially after Nokie took over the lead duties...but Bob Bogle was no slouch, he just had a different, more "chord-y" style. IMO, they were at their peak musically in 1964-67. But like the Beatles, they adapted to the changing musical tastes of the late 60's and beyond. I still like the stuff they recorded between 1964 and 1967 the best, though. While they were not and to this day have never claimed to be a surf band, many, if not most of the first wavers were heavily influenced by The Ventures. I know that Eddie K., Tone Boy and myself certainly were! When Eddie K. called me this morning and told me the news, it totally made my day. Nobody deserves the honor more than they do, and I salute everyone who worked so hard to make it happen. — Jack Booth (aka WoodyJ) The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005) The Hula Hounds (1996-current) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
Rob_J Joined: Sep 29, 2007 Posts: 500 Sacto, CA	Posted on Dec 14 2007 01:02 AM "To us older guys who started playing in the early 60's, The Ventures was the group that many of us tried so hard to emulate" Some of us older guys are STILL trying to play like The Ventures. Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2775 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Dec 14 2007 07:45 AM I "just happend" to have one of my Jazzmasters in the van yesterday and took it to the park around the corner from the office for lunch. It was an exceptionally beautiful day here in Atlanta, and I was able to sit out on a picnic table in the shade and play though the first twenty five or so Ventures originals and covers that came to mind. It was a great time. Their catalog of recorded work is mind boggling. I never get tired of listening to or trying to duplicate their amazing recordings. Yes we all agree: Congratulations to the Ventures! It IS about time..........ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
mom_surfing Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5304 the outer banks of north carolina	Posted on Dec 14 2007 08:29 AM i was listening to our regional talk show radio station this morning and the DJ/show host went on at length about the ventures achievements. — www.surfintheeye.com Top
mournblade Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 328 central Pennsylvania	Posted on Dec 14 2007 08:44 AM To Hell with the Ventures! I wanna know when THE CRAMPS are gonna get in!!! Also sprach Vincent — Is this something you can share with the rest of us, Amazing Larry?!? Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2775 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Dec 14 2007 09:43 AM The Cramps??????????????hahahahahaha. Oh.....who are they? Hummmmmmmm, I don't seem to remember that they have had a 50 year career and or recorded 300 LP's.........Now who did you say they are? You'll have to excuse me, I've led a sheltered life.......ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
Dan_Francisco Joined: Sep 21, 2007 Posts: 105 Las England.	Posted on Dec 14 2007 09:47 AM mournblade To Hell with the Ventures! I wanna know when THE CRAMPS are gonna get in!!! Also sprach Vincent Im with mournblade! Best band in the world! — http://www.myspace.com/surfpunkdiscopanzer Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Dec 14 2007 10:06 AM I'm sure the Cramps are happy the Ventures got in. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Dec 14 2007 10:54 AM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 23, 2009 16:14:13 Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2775 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Dec 14 2007 11:41 AM You are absolutely right.....30 years is nothing to sneeze at......just funnin' ya. Hell, I been trying to play for almost 45 years......ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
CaptainSensible Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 649 Leesburg, VA	Posted on Dec 14 2007 12:48 PM From the Ventures web site: http://www.theventures.com/index_files/news1.htm — Sean Top
CaptainSpringfield Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun	Posted on Dec 14 2007 01:04 PM zak Well, I'd say a 30 year career is nothing to sneeze at. True ... but what was the last great - or even decent - Cramps album? -Warren — That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. Top
mournblade Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 328 central Pennsylvania	Posted on Dec 14 2007 01:09 PM DanFrancisco_ mournblade To Hell with the Ventures! I wanna know when THE CRAMPS are gonna get in!!! Also sprach Vincent Im with mournblade! Best band in the world! I saw (witnessed is probably a better term) them on Leap Day (Feb. 29), 1992 in Pittsburgh with The Reverend Horton Heat. Lux Interior (the singer) came onstage, drank an entire gallon of wine(!), stripped off his clothing, and was strutting around buck-naked until some chick threw her panties onstage, and he put them on his HEAD, wearing nothing but the paties and his high heels! It was easily the most disgraceful thing I've ever seen. It was PURE, unadulterated rock and roll. They deserve to be in the Hall of Fame for just that! Vincent — Is this something you can share with the rest of us, Amazing Larry?!? Top
mournblade Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 328 central Pennsylvania	Posted on Dec 14 2007 01:11 PM CaptainSpringfield zak Well, I'd say a 30 year career is nothing to sneeze at. True ... but what was the last great - or even decent - Cramps album? -Warren Well, yeah, you got me on that one. The BEST Cramps album, imho, was Psychedlic Jungle (their 2nd album). Flamejob wasn't too bad, and neither was their last one (can't recall the name offhand). But Look Mom! No Head! and Big Beat from Badsville were utter crap. Vince — Is this something you can share with the rest of us, Amazing Larry?!? Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Dec 14 2007 01:53 PM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 23, 2009 16:14:18 Top
CaptainSensible Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 649 Leesburg, VA	Posted on Dec 14 2007 01:58 PM mournblade I saw (witnessed is probably a better term) ... Lux Interior (the singer) came onstage, drank an entire gallon of wine(!), stripped off his clothing, and was strutting around buck-naked until some chick threw her panties onstage, and he put them on his HEAD, wearing nothing but the paties and his high heels! I saw Nokie Edwards to the same exact thing! No, no. I'm kidding. Really. — Sean Top
rockfish Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 65	Posted on Dec 14 2007 02:18 PM I am so glad the Ventures got in the hall of fame. Now they can go away and die and take their suck ass music with them! I fart in their general direction. Top

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