Bob Bogle dies at 75; co-founded rock band the Ventures

Bob Bogle, the co-founder and original lead guitarist of the Ventures, the influential instrumental rock band whose hits included "Walk -- Don't Run" and the "Hawaii Five-0" TV theme, has died, He was 75.

[Larry]

If you play guitar, you almost have to learn how to play Walk, Don't Run. It's a great song to practice. RIP Bob.

[Casey M]

True rock pioneers, The Ventures made instrumentals cool and yes, many a kid pick up a guitar. The realization that you could rock out without a vocalist was empowering and instrumental (sorry) in the dawn of the 60's garage rock movement. Rest in Peace, Bob. Long live The Ventures!

[Ammitt]

Now I know Hevans got a hell of a band...you will be missed man

[cityboy1961]

R.I.P. Bob. Thank you for some of the greatest music to come out of the 1960's. At least you finally got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Should have happened a long time ago.

[cityboy1961]

Even though "Walk, Don't Run" was their biggest hit, I'm always in awe when I listen to their versions of songs like "Stranger on the Shore" or "Sleepwalk" (the Santo and Johnny song).