Who was Don Wilson? Net worth, wife, children, The Ventures

August 2024 · 2 minute read
American Guitarist, Don Wilson died on January 22, in Tacoma of natural causes. His band ‘The Ventura’ had hits included “Walk, Don’t Run,” and the theme song for “Hawaii Five-O.” They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

This article focuses on the personal background of the instrumentalist.

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Who was Don Wilson? Age, height, parents, birthplace

Don was a renowned guitarist who made history with his band ‘The Ventures. He was born on February 10, 1933, to hardworking parents. He had no siblings growing up.

Between 1960 and 1972, the group released 37 albums and became the best-selling instrumental rock band of all time, selling over 100 million copies.

They are most known for their electric guitar-led interpretation of Johnny Smith’s Walk, Don’t Run, which was named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time and also used as the theme song for the television show Hawaii Five-O.

Wilson had a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.73metres and 173 centimeters). He was 88 years old.

What is Don Wilson known for?

Don Wilson is the co-founder and rhythm guitarist of The Ventures, an instrumental guitar band.

Don Wilson family: Who are his wife and children?

Wilson married Nancy Bacon from 1963 to 1967. Together they had Staci Layne Wilson, an award-winning filmmaker.

Don Wilson net worth

His net worth was estimated at around 1 million dollars.

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