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Topic: Nokie Edwards of The Ventures |
Mel Bergman
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Camarillo, California, USA
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Posted 14 Apr 2018 7:09 pm |
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Hi Friends,
Today I was fortunate enough to play guitar at the Memorial Service for Nokie Edwards of the Ventures today. It was bittersweet to say goodbye to my friend, but it was a wonderful event.
Unbeknownst to the band, we backed Skunk Baxter ( of the Doobies and Steely Dan) on Sleepwalk. His Sho Bud sounded so wonderful and He did such a great version It was so appropriate.
And Skunk is such an interesting guy. We got to nerd out talking steel guitar. What a treat it was!
Mel Bergman
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Anthony Lis
From:
South Dakota, USA
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Posted 14 Apr 2018 9:15 pm Re: Nokie Edwards of The Ventures
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| Very interesting; thanks for posting this and the photo. |
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 15 Apr 2018 9:00 am
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Way cool, Mel!
How's your special guitar for wheelchair folks project going? How's your playing coming along? I miss our time together for lessons!! But I know you're well on your way to becoming a great player.
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Jerry Hayes
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Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 21 Apr 2018 10:38 am
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Mel, is that Deke Dickerson playing that Mosrite guitar in the photo?........JH in Va.
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Mel Bergman
From:
Camarillo, California, USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2018 5:03 am
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Hi Jerry,
Yes. That is my old friend Deke. I’ve played with him on and off for almost 30 years. I will say that this Venturesmania band we have is the geekiest tribute band ever. We did an album a few years ago featuring Nokie on a few songs, and it was mostly originals. If you like 1965 Ventures, you’ll dig the record. |
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Rich Upright
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Florida, USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2018 1:51 pm
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Was sorry to hear of Nokie's passing. Him & The Ventures were my greates guitar influence, along with Danny & Roy. Love those Mosrites in the pics. Here is a pic of my original '65 Ventures model.
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