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Don Wilson (musician)

American guitarist (–)

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Birth nameDonald Leroy Wilson
Also known as
Born()February 10,
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, () (aged&#;88)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger, producer
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active
Formerly ofThe Ventures

Musical artist

Donald Leroy Wilson (February 10, – January 22, ) was an American guitarist who, with Bob Bogle, was a founding member of the instrumental surf-rock group the Ventures.

In , Wilson and other members of the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Performer category.[1] Wilson was the last surviving member of the classic lineup of the Ventures following the death of Nokie Edwards in , before Wilson's own death in January

Early life

Wilson was born in Tacoma, Washington and was a middle child.

The family heritage is mixed, his mother, Josie, was first-generation