ARC-1381
Level of description
collection
Title
Ventures Audio Recording
Date
1968 August 21
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Inductee
x
Biography / Administrative History
The Ventures were formed in 1958 by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle. They pioneered electric guitar sounds and became the most successful instrumental rock band in history. Influenced by multiple genres from surf music to psychedelia, they have released over 250 albums and recorded over 1,000 songs. The Ventures were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
Scope and Contents
The Ventures Audio Recording is a 1/4" audiotape recording of The Ventures in concert at the United States Naval Communications Station in Guam on August 21, 1968. The concert was recorded by donor David W. Ringlaben. The tape also includes several album recordings by The Ventures; also included is the donor's handwritten tracklist.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Ventures Audio Recording was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from David W. Ringlaben on October 7, 2025.
Citation: Ventures Audio Recording, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Collection is in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Lyndsey Godwin-Kresge, Audiovisual Archivist. Completed October 28, 2025. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration Form before using this collection. The audiovisual material is on a defunct media format and, therefore, is RESTRICTED. An access copy of this material will have to be created prior to use. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to this material is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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