The Ventures / Live in LA (1981)

The Ventures / Live in LA (1981) Laser Disk

[@JTT70_srt]

In 1962 I was 10, my dad got me a guitar. Yes, The Beatles were coming to the music world to do what no 4 lads did. But being a guitar player there is not a better band anywhere. I was driven to excel with my guitar. The Ventures were my all time favs. Now reaching 70, when my spirits need a lift, " Walk Don't Run" plays. Nokie, Bob, Don, and Mel R.I.P. God Speed with deep sorrow, miss you guys.

[@RayRay-cu9rt]

They are the best guitar and drummer ban all over the Globe. I'm my option.

[@robertweldon7909]

2/3/2022 I'm sitting here listening to music I loved back some 63 years ago, and except for a few, I remember them all. They were my favorite band and I had every album they made until around 1969. The last one, I believe, had a cover of "Mighty Quin", one of the only albums where they actually had some vocals. So many great hits, so many great covers, and so many great memories Rip Don Wilson, thanks for all the great music. ;-)

[@EdgardoValentinoDOlaes]

Great music, great sound, great rock ‘n’ roll / surf songs. I love these classics by USA’s The Ventures!

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

Great Band. Great musicians who were way ahead of their time.

[@timalan5376]

My musical heroes from the 60's.

[@umashankarsharma1478]

Having loved their music since boyhood, listening to them now is an emotional trip, so sad some of them are no more now.

[@viktorgamasshkov5156]

I remember as a child, I started being attracted to Ventures music, around 1967, they got with their Music, their regular Hits And their Christmas music as well, Since then, they're part of my life, And part of my Favorite Music, I believe they all are gone...😥😥😔😔, Good speed And have them play in heaven for Him, Yet we Miss them here on Earth..., 🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🤲🏼🤲🏼💓💓

[@dbrew2u]

Great Show & the Best Instrumental Band in the World . R.I.P Nookie Edwards .

[@edwardlopez1499]

It's Nokie, not Nookie.

[@user-or3lp1xh1i]

懐かしい❗青春時代がよみがえってきました

[@FrankieParadiso4evah]

Great guitar band driven by that fabulous drummer!

[@eamonstafford2056]

Agree 100% - these guys are icons

[@Bruce15485]

Mel Taylor

[@sridharneelakanta]

And the Guitarists too! I am yet to see a better guitar presentation from any other person and I am more than 50.

[@kb3byu]

Mel Taylor was a machine

[@wpleary2]

I love seeing how into it the crowd was. I love to go back in time and see this show in person.

[@user-qc3he9js5v]

おおらかさに心和む我は今も過去も変わらず 繊細さ正確性に暮らす国民に安らぎを与えてくれた彼らに感謝 昭和爺

[@SrTetosalazar]

...SIMPLY THE BEST......LONG LIVE FOR THE VENTURES....REAL MUSIC.....

[@ninamichael9465]

In these days of the lockdown , this a treat to lift our spirits💃🏼

[@X21021945]

Wow you said it,Nina'.Bless them for entertaining the world to divert our minds with Unique playing !!!

[@nserry5956]

今改めて良く観るとノーキーさんって1音１音大切に弾いてるなって思う。更に余計な音は出さない。やっぱりギターの王様、別格！

[@davidrotter3862]

Four guys, 2 Guitars, 1 Bass, 1 set of Drums, a few old tube amps, no singing, timeless hit after timeless hit, no mistakes, KILLED IT!

[@edwardlopez1499]

David: I know you're trying to sound cool and hip but those aren't "a few old tube amps". They're solid state, transistors if you will. If they had been tube amps the resulting hum at their playing volume would have been overwhelming.

[@Skipperj]

I am with you on that.The Ventures had me in the 60's and still do! Thanks David R.

[@kirkmulder1599]

@@edwardlopez1499 So you don't know much about modern tube amps then, huh? SMH

[@user-dv5yt9yc9x]

@@edwardlopez1499 At the modern level of technical solutions, you can easily be offered both tube and semiconductor solutions with any of the conceived sounds, even a five-watt class A, but at the same time with unlimited power and volume and the finest color you want. And this is from the mass standard models. Now is the new golden age of traditional sounding on a technical basis. On sale there are semiconductor amplifiers with emulation of any processes in each of the modes, as well as tube amplifiers with very serious models of dynamic heads up to 101.7 dB / W / m and at an easily achievable 30 W. And at the same time, mind you, they will be indistinguishable in all volume modes and will not be your choice of settings. I do not want to be accused of advertising, so I am withholding the names of these manufacturers, and there are several of them.

[@ryanscottnix]

Hold on a second, 3-year-old comment... They did say, "Lets go!"

[@user-nu3xj3oj2q]

ボブさんご機嫌でノッテますね　このレーザーディスクを持ってます 今ではもう観ることが出来ません 懐かしい映像をありがとうございます 私のベンチャーズはやっぱりこの4人ですね

[@marianevis1]

So emotional now used to love their Music in the past and still do now though nostalgically !!!!

[@academyofshem]

RIP Nokie! You were the best.

[@mjl.9-19]

Thanks to the Japanese whose idolization of the Ventures in those years 60's and on... kept them boys on their toes! Some of the best live concerts ever. I was born in 1950 and dug the guitar sounds before the Beatle invasion, got distracted for a lonnng time. But now discovering what the Ventures have done even while less popular in the West, just blows my mind. They deserve a place in the rock world, at the top.

[@gasparevaristo7186]

En los ultimos 50 años y en musica instrumental lo maximo son los venturosos de lo bueno lo mejor. Mi nombre es Evaristo Trujano soy de Mexico. Muchas gracias

[@user-tw3uu8ez7u]

Large group. She paved the way for many musicians. Unfortunately, we can already see them from the tapes. R.I.P. BOB, NOKIE, MEL, DON..We WILL ALWAYS HAPPY TO YOU..FOR YOU AND YOUR MUSIC. A GIFT

[@dixieboy5689]

One of the Worlds Best Bands. Hands down !! Thanks for this video.

[@gildabney]

The best instrumental rock band ever. One of the best rock bands we have ever had for sure. I like that they are loved all over the world.

[@prelovedcollection8532]

Best instrumwntal ive ever seen

[@prelovedcollection8532]

Ilike the shadowsand pipeline

[@robindavis945]

Shadows beat em by a mile

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

Shadows beat em by a mile and a half

[@urbanandersson9068]

@@patrickhoulihan7210 Shadows were good, but Nokie was better.

[@redflamered]

What a band. Just great. Beautiful teamwork, beautiful music. Thank you Ventures.Nokie Edwards goes from single to complicated combos of notes quickly yet effortlessly creating just wonderful sounding solos. Bobo Bogel on bass is great.

[@gilbertpadua4816]

I started to hear their usic when I was a boy. Even before, I already do appreciate their way of playing their guitar music. Very talanted .

[@edwardlopez1499]

I was there at the STARWOOD, took some photos that can be seen at the Mosrite Forum, and my photos almost match the ones appearing on the cover of Guitar Player (Sep. 1981), saw myself in the audience front right. Afterwards, I went backstage to have the guys autograph something I made but was stopped at the door and the guy said I couldn't come in. When Mel Taylor, the drummer, heard him and saw me he told the guy that I was alright. Mel and I stood in a cashier's line at Robinsons Dept Store. Mel escorted me to each member's small dressing room and all 4 autographed my item. I was in musical heaven! And I have the photos to prove it!

[@dexterseamusgaming3338]

Amazing

[@sanjuktasengupta6692]

a phenomenal band timeless ageless

[@claudiojoseluchesa4336]

A maior banda de rock instrumental da história; nunca foi e nem será superada. Indiscutivelmente, Nokie é o maior guitarrista que já existiu.

[@namco21]

Oh i like this old setting of Ventures,Nokie play so god.And the trum,s sound,s so god. I never stop stop to listen to their music.

[@dorise.bonilla4823]

El grupo musical de rock que he seguido desde el año 1962, tengo una colección de LP'S y dos de cuatro melodías en 45 revoluciones, con sus primeros éxitos, y ahora estoy pasado el gusto por la banda a mi nieto, quien es fan numero uno en estos tiempos y tiene la idea de hacer un grupo igual.

[@EsvedenVD]

La mejor banda de rock instrumental de todos los tiempos. Su sonido me alegro la vida desde niño, lo máximo no hay mas!

[@alecfed]

I learned to play the guitar from The Ventures, they had an album out called Learn to Play by The Ventures.

[@winniefernandes9492]

Really Rocking instrumental band in the World... Played it with their minds n hearts..n giving it all at their BEST ,,🎸🎸🎸🎶🎵🎧💃👠🏖️💓.. who all.are there now playing in 2021?

[@1MogJon]

Four fantastic musicians and a tight, tight sound.

[@shannahuffman4655]

by far the best instrumental band ever

[@user-op8mn5bc4n]

最強メンバー‼️

[@denny7119]

Still carrying these guys on my Ipod as on today...... every/any day that you read this.

[@FushaStrat]

I really loved the Ventures since the first time they got air play while I was in school.. Some of the very first songs I learned to play were Ventures and Duane Eddy songs. Their music is still some of the most played in Asia with so many "Ventures tribute bands".

[@mikerca]

So glad I was able to see them live over the years, but only twice with the original lineup seen here. Have pictures with all 4 guys and their autographs. They were amazing together I think around 300 albums released worldwide or something like that.

[@noramaritzacamposnieves9859]

Fabuloso!!!!! Maravilloso!!!! The ventures the only ones in the world of the music.....hermosisimooooo!!!!!!😚😙😊😋👏👏👏👏👏👏❤💋❤💋❤💋❤💋❤💋❤💋❤💋

[@deweygill1973]

RIP Don Wilson. Saw them in Milwaukee around Nov. 1981 (interviewed them earlier in the day) Amazing show in a small club. (The Starship) What still sticks in my mind was Mel Taylor’s rolling drums and cymbals crashing like big breakers on the shore during Hawaii 5-0. A more intense version than this one (a tape still exists). It’s one of those things that truly needed to be witnessed live

[@edriemenchavez4293]

Fantasticp, awesome, really enjoyable instrumental music!!!

[@user-dy8ns3jf9r]

全てが最高こんなBANDもう出て来ない。音響ギターテクニック個性ありがとうm(_ _)m

[@user-dv5yt9yc9x]

Eternal memory the eternal love of the audience and the eternal Kingdom of Heaven to the great musician of two centuries.

[@svetlanaros2433]

Жаль, что нельзя поставить 10000000 лайков! Я бы поставила их сию секунду!!!!!

[@albertheiderscheid2066]

un très bond groupe que j,ai connue dans les années 80

[@MrDarthVadersMom]

They captured the spirit of the times.

[@user-uj2oi9gl9j]

やっぱり　ベンチャーズは　ボブさん　ドンさん　メルさん　ノーキーさんが　最高のメンバーでしたねぇ～😊👍🎵　今はドンさんだけが　唯一只一人健在なんだよなぁ～😓　ちょっと寂しい昔からの　ベンチャーズファンです😢

[@richardeggert3393]

In 1966 I saw them st Oshkosh state university. Great

[@vanessaguribe8756]

Lo maximo , lo mejor THE VENTURES.....

[@littleblitz8239]

Goosebumps.

[@realradiodevil]

I've never before been so close to buying a brimmed hat.

[@jeffcandy2479]

Pure genius

[@6412mars]

Nokie and the boys! Great stuff,Great memories!

[@takashimiyamoto4144]

Speaking of 1981, my work was so busy that listening to music was the only way to listen to radio in a commuter car. The members at this time are almost changed now, but they are always fresh. I'm really thankful to you.

[@pdiddley7597]

Tightest band EVER. Nokie is GOD!

[@X21021945]

Please Nokie is good guitarist and human,don't ever compare humans to God.

[@pattiecomo8164]

I .ove their music it's so timeless

[@zarroukfrederic52]

Great shot Great musiciens best instrumental

[@kellymachinegun9726]

They were the Real Stars!

[@DrBongos]

Mel Taylor invented rock drumming. His influence is still heard in metal.

[@user-nh3pg2dh8h]

81년 LA 공연 비디오테프 청계천에서 구입해서 신나게 틀었던 기억이 생각난다 ~ 이사할때 잃어버려 못들었는데 오늘 다시 들어보니 기분이 날아 갈것 같다 ~ 아울러 올려줘서 고맙다는 생각이 ~

[@user-jx6dg8hd5x]

97년 청계천서 LA공연 비디오테입 구입 틀다가 친구가 좋다고 그냥 뺐어갔어여...

[@rishi1971]

Love the "Twang" of the guitar..

[@ilokanopride2451]

nokie plays fender tele,, its my dream guitar

[@diamondtran8331]

Nokia is the the world's best ever, irreplaceable lead guitarist!

[@larryhall3743]

That is a cellphone name. This m,an is Nokie !!

[@TheRoidemortetfleur]

RIP I recognize some of that, good stuff.

[@aranyaofficial7082]

Never seen Nokie playing a Tele before..... Great!!!!!

[@AlbertBolink]

Ik - 17/02/949 - heb ooit een optreden van hun gezien in enschede ( het Volkspark ) echt dat vergeet ik nooit weer!

[@alecfed]

Saw the Ventures 5 years ago for the second time. Nokie Edwards was 81 years old, you wouldn't know it by his guitar playing, amazing. Saw them the first time in 1970. Got a picture shaking hands with Bob Bogle, what a treasure.

[@SuperSerge111]

Great musicians!!!

[@jedkreinberg2004]

Ventures so finest

[@EsvedenVD]

Si me pusiera a examinar cual de sus melodías me gustan mas, no podría decidir porque todas son bellas!

[@user-uv4yl3lw5o]

They god old I was 14 years when I first heard them in 1970 SEOUL SEOULITES But their speedy MUSIC 🎶 🎵 🤧 😪 stays firm Forever

[@darrellmcmillian2085]

Brings back 😎 memories driving down the strand in my girlfriend mustang convertible ✌️

[@plznotroll]

These guys are Giants in the Philippines

[@edsyphan3425]

To tell the truth, I forgot how much I dug the Ventures.

[@JoshPenalty]

So we all pretty much agree Nokie Edwards is the greatest guitarist of all time?

[@Frustratedartist2]

yes we do! paco de lucia lol btch plz

[@user-fv4js2te4e]

While I was a Japanese performance of ventures personally, live broadcasting in 1967, 1972 and 1974 was most well-made. A stage performance in this 1981. It's best in the United States.

[@agostinhopereira8812]

Obrigado ...REIS !!!

[@jhonnyraposo6669]

Musica instrumental de qualidade.

[@MrRonnierockZ]

I was home in the Linda Ronstadt property in 1981 with my new wife, due to give birth to # 1 daughter Paris Roberts........Robb Lawrence calls and tells me he's commin' over to get me for a surprise................GoGo's @ the Starwood........VENTURES will close the show....had not played in the USA for over 10 years..........I have been friends of theirs ever since.....I did meet NOKIE & Don @ Antonio's Pizza on Woodman & Vent Blvd in 1977....I asked when they will play the USA........I was aware of all the years in Japan from June to October every year........

[@rubiceltrejoleal6198]

ME GUSTA ESTA MÚSICA DE ÉSTE GRUPO TAN ESPECIAL Y EN VIVO SE APRECIA UN EXCELENTE ACOPLAMIENTO Y AGRADABLE AL OÍDO, BUENO AL MENOS AL MIO....GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR

[@mikefournier2601]

Wish could have seen them in person have 20 albems of them may ber more

[@christopherjohn8521]

How the Ventures sounded this good live on stage with no special effects is beyond me. These guys are absolute pros. Are there any other groups able to do this? I don't think so..

[@zainalenal7003]

Listen this music..bring all my memories..in movie..film cowboy...thanks youtube..

[@maroramos8265]

otra entre las 10 mejores

[@mikefournier2601]

That hat is so cool looking I wore one like it when I was playing out also had pins on it that fans gave me as they came to see us I did play a lot of there song them night we played 4. 6 nights a week all around upper Michigan now I play in my house but it's fun but not like playing in bars an others mis them days but my fans still try to get me out there I to old for that go to bed to early I tell them so they say play in day time 👍

[@sunderiyer7484]

In seventies I owned Ventures LP record 75 RPM I had Sterio set in Bombay India 🇮🇳 I was just 22 yrs old now I am grand father living in USA

[@natalik564]

Брависсимо!!!

[@thientran9846]

Excellent .

[@yank3656]

thanks for sharing soya i

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

these guys were the best wishing a happy retirement to don the only original member left

Just went, for the first time, to The Rock Hall in Cleveland a couple of days ago. The edifice should be re-named "The Ventures Museum of Awesome Rock and Roll"!!!!

[@christophaltmann8711]

I was missing Max Weinberg as guest drummer for Wipe Out.

[@saudanh9571]

very fun happy

[@benoitbrule1893]

RIP DON WILSON 😥

[@marcmarc4006]

magnifique

[@mohans2066]

Way back in 1970s these were cinema screen opening pieces.Lots of Indian film background guitar pieces were just copied from Ventures

[@kazuki.m5150]

今考えるとベースがセンター取ってるバンドって珍しいよね

[@bkrebs1969]

Burt Reynolds played awesome guitar!

[@timblessing2815]

Mel Taylor never received due credit. I assume that was because he didn't play for Led Zep or some other "name band," but his timing, versatility, and drive were impeccable. And the older he got the more creative he got.