eb, b, 1934-2009 US, Wagoner, Oklahoma
Musician of Rock and Pop
Robert Lenard "Bob" Bogle (January 16, 1934 – June 14, 2009) was a founding member of the instrumental combo The Ventures. He and Don Wilson founded the group in 1958. Bogle was the lead guitarist and later bassist of the group. In 2008, Bogle and other members of The Ventures were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Performer category.The Ventures' song "Wild Child" was sampled by the Wiseguys on Start the Commotion, giving Bogle his only hit writing credit on the British charts, reaching number 47 and spending 2 weeks on the chart.
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