Bob Bogle

Bob Bogle
Birth nameRobert Lenard Bogle
Born(1934-01-16)January 16, 1934
around Wagoner, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJune 14, 2009(2009-06-14) (aged 75)
Vancouver, Washington, U.S.
GenresInstrumental rock, surf rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass guitar
Years active1958–2009
Formerly ofThe Ventures

Robert Lenard Bogle (January 16, 1934 – June 14, 2009) was an American musician who was a founding member of the instrumental rock band 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.[1]

  1. ^ "The Ventures, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, 2008". The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved June 20, 2009.