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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

August 11: Mel Taylor long-time drummer for The Ventures (from 1962-1996.)

Mel Taylor died from cancer in 1996 at the age of 62. The Ventures recorded over 250 albums; that's right ALBUMS!
During his career, Taylor also played drums for Boris Pickett ("Monster Mash") and Herb Alpert.
Please press the links below to see YouTube videos:

"Walk Don't Run"
"Pipeline"
Induction into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 (With tribute from his widow)


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