I first met Nokie in 1988 when I bought the Nokie Edwards model Mosrite at a NYC guitar show. He and Semie both have their signature on the guitar. He was, is, and always will be my guitar hero. Years later I would spend a few days every summer with him and Judy in Nashville at the Chet Atkins convention. He was an extraordinary musician who was respected by all. He and Judy were also warm friendly people devoid of the ego that fame often brings. I've seen Judy since Nokies passing and she will help keep his music alive along with the millions of guitarists he inspired. Play on Nokie now with Mel, Bob, and Gerry. You will never be forgotten my friend. Our tears are for us because we'll miss you not for you since you are in a better place. R.I.P.
What a nice tribute to one of the finest guitarist of all time. Nokie and The Ventures were a big influence on my decision to learn to play the guitar. The heroes of my generation are slowly passing, but they all including Nokie have left incredible legacies for future musicians to remember them by. Rest in peace Nokie. You have done well. Thank you.
This man could play circles around 99.9% of Rolling Stone Magazines best guitar players, yet he is not in it. I was blessed to have talked to him a few times. Thanks for the music.
Soy argentino.SIEMPRE ADMIRE A LA MARAVILLOSA BANDA VENTURES Y A ESTE FANTÁSTICO GUITARRISTA. LOS TALENTOS ESPECIALEE ASÍ JAMÁS SE VAN DEL TODO PORQUE EN CADA CANCIÓN QUE SE ESCUCHE ,SERÁ TAN NÍTIDO EL RECUERDO QUE TRAERÁ EL ESPÍRITU IMBORRABLE DE ESTE EXTRAORDINARIO GUITARRISTA. MI ADMIRACIÓN POR SIEMPRE DESDE ARGENTINA TROVADOR INCOMPARABLE. ..!
Greatest guitarist of my time...A true entertainer..Will always miss your music,Nokie....Rest in Peace dear friend..wherever you are today,once again entertaining young masses of today's World..
I met Nokie in Kyoto, Japan in 1980 . We instantly became friends. That night after my singing stint at the BelAmi Club where Nokie was treated like a king, he & I visited several clubs where Nokie was requested to play. He was so nice that he asked me to sing as he accompanied me on the guitar ! What a wonderful man Nokie was ! Rest in peace !
From "Surf Rider to "Hawaii Five O," from " Rap City" to "Vincent", Noki e Edwards truly was the King of Guitars!Thank you for over sixty years of inspiration thru your music! RIP.
In 1961 while drivng to my G'tar lesson in Engelwood, NJ, Walk Don't Run came on the radio... to be sure, I was 'bitten'. Prior to that date, I was influenced 1st by Chuck Berry and Bil Halley, then Duane Eddy, on to Chet n' Les and yes, finally, but continuously to this day, The Ventures. As a group they were the BEST...workin' together, traveling together, writing together, and sharing their inspiration by providing world-wide enjoyment! As a lead g'tar virtuoso, to me, Nokie was the most creative and diverse top g'tar craftsman in the world. I am pleased to know that his talent still and will live on through the magical medium of recorded music. Peace to all... Rick McGuire, songwriter
Nokie Edwards was one of the best guitar-slingers of all time. The first time I heard him play with the Ventures in the 60s it blew my mind, and I developed a lifelong love affair with the guitar. Nokie will always be special to me.
Dude the first time I saw him play on here,I couldn't believe how his hands moved with such finesse and grace. Easily one of the greatest guitar players I ever seen.
I get a little tearful listening to this song. It brings back memories of my teen years. I grew up listening to Nokie and The Ventures back in the 1960s. They inspired me to learn to play guitar, and I played lead guitar in a little brother band patterned after The Ventures. I later switched to bass guitar and enjoyed playing for many years in various bands, including backing some stars. Thank you, Nokie and The Ventures, for giving me that inspiration and so many memories.
Just a super creature. Not a bad word toward anyone was ever uttered. Nokie, Bob, Mel, Don and Jerry. I listened to as much of their music as possible for 58 years. He could and did play every genre perfectly. I feel sad to have outlived all but Don. Let's hope he's here forever. RIP Nokie. Your in my soul everyday.
Tears and tears!!!!! This guy was THE ONE I respected the most since I was a young (very young) kid! Will always be one of my top guitarrists of all times!
Just found out, We know our heroes cannot live forever, but that realization is of no help. This man did sooooo much for the evolution of guitar playing. I put him up there with Jimi, Django, and yes, Segovia. You’ll be missed, but there is NO way I can ever forget you. God Bless You Nokie....and your family and to The Ventures
Com o falecimento de Nokie Edwards, ficamos num vazio doloroso, o som de sua guitarra que nos propiciou tantos momentos memoráveis ficará para sempre em nossos corações e mentes. Ele partiu, mas a sua música está eternizada nos discos e nos vídeos. Descanse em paz Nokie. Aceite os pesares deste seu fã aqui do Sul do Brasil. THE VENTURES FOR EVER.
I met Nokie three times and he was always so friendly and sincere. An amazing talent that deserved much more accolades in the guitar world of players. Extremely upset and saddened of his death. RIP.
Man,I was just watching him with my father on the weekend telling him he died not long ago. Then don't I find out today that he passed away on monday. I play guitar,I live and breath this music and he was the greatest guitarist to ever live! RIP Nokie,hope your playing a beautiful melody for my friends and family in heaven.
Nokie... eres y seras un excelente guitarrista, un artista maravilloso....Gracias por tu talento Nokie....Gracias!!! Te recordaremos siempre..."the Ventures " marcaron mi vida... siempre estaran en mi recuerdo con su música de hoy, mañana y siempte!!!!😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭
He was a beautifully tasteful player. His work influenced a lot of young players. He was a modest man and always had time for new players with helpful and kindly advice. Sadly missed.
He was such a humble man yet he could out play anyone I ever heard. Not a show off just so smooth and magnificent. Such an inspiration to me in the 1960’s as I learned to play guitar. Listened to my records over and over to learn.
el mas grande de todos los tiempos guitarrista escelente su tecnica y virtuosidad tanta influencia en la musica y en la guitarra electrica. gracias por su existencia.
Nokie Nokie...😢 gracias por tu grandioso talento....eres y seras siempre, un excelente guitarrista...con un oido, maravilloso....gracias Nokie....R.I.P NOKIE
He and the Ventures were the reason I picked up a guitar when I was in high school. I am 71 now and still play Walk Don;t Run with groups. An unsung guitar hero if there ever was one.
The Ventures were one of those rare groups, that were so appreciated by serious guitar folks...yet managed to be very successful financially too!...But they were never really worshipped by teenyboppers of the sixties, because their appearance on stage was decidedly Retro/50s, and so they were seen as out of date, by many younger people back in the day...and they could not have cared less about that!
Nokie Edwards : A guitar player's best friend. Nokie, we just loved you and all the great inspiration for any genre of guitarist. RIP. Your now at peace with Bob Bogle. RIP .
He and his wife Judy were/are two of the most generous souls in the music business. I picked up a guitar at 6 because of Walk Don't Run.Rest in Peace Nokie and peace to the Edwards family
Just as I was about to graduate high school, somebody left a copy of the ventures play secret agent themes at my friend's house. He got tired of me always dropping by asking him to play it so I went out and got my own and a bunch of Ventures records and I learned how to play their songs and I had a bunch of fun doing that in Solo and with groups with friends it was so fun trying to figure out how the ventures made the magic happen. Then many years later I met Nokie at the Chet Atkins Guitar Festival in Nashville, they loved him there because he was a finger picker, and he was so kind to give me an autograph and pose for a picture with me and I got to tell him how much I loved his guitar playing. I guess that's the part I'm the most glad about, I got to tell him how much I loved his music
We are very sad to know that Nokie Edwards has left us today on Apl. 18, 2018, leaving us everlasting memories of great Ventures Era. May his soul rest in piece.
Nokie was my inspiration to play guitar and like the band that launched a thousand bands, his influence on many young guitarists goes beyond measure. Always innovative, the Ventures, with Nokie on lead, pushed he envelope on what sounds could eminate from a guitar before pedals became commonplace. He will truly be missed.
Nokie, Thank You! For the wonderful times we had together, for all the inspiration you provided to me to play the guitar, to you I am forever grateful. Now you have joined the Ventures Band of Angels with Howie, Bob, and Mel. We remember you always.
... depois de 3 décadas pude conhecer sua imagem por que seu som sempre esteve em minha alma desde meus 15 anos hoje tenho 72 = esteja com os Deus da musicalidade que sempre lhe iluminou
...and yet one only heard a small part of his great talent. His country picking was quite astounding, there is an example as he plays a duet with Them Bresh (I'll see you in my dreams). Casual brilliance!
While the Ventures may continue in name only, none will replace the original artists who not only played the music but imparted their unique style which cannot be duplicated.
Que Deus abençoe e ilumine seus caminhos você nos deu muitas alegrias muito obrigado pra mim você foi o maior guitarrista solo do mundo Descanse em paz Muito Obrigado
10000 respects for his memory. in Peace I have all the vinyls of the Ventures. Eddy Charles Demuys. 78 years old expatriate. ex disc jockey & cameraman
I first met Nokie in 1988 when I bought the Nokie Edwards model Mosrite at a NYC guitar show. He and Semie both have their signature on the guitar. He was, is, and always will be my guitar hero. Years later I would spend a few days every summer with him and Judy in Nashville at the Chet Atkins convention. He was an extraordinary musician who was respected by all. He and Judy were also warm friendly people devoid of the ego that fame often brings. I've seen Judy since Nokies passing and she will help keep his music alive along with the millions of guitarists he inspired. Play on Nokie now with Mel, Bob, and Gerry. You will never be forgotten my friend. Our tears are for us because we'll miss you not for you since you are in a better place. R.I.P.
What a nice tribute to one of the finest guitarist of all time. Nokie and The Ventures were a big influence on my decision to learn to play the guitar. The heroes of my generation are slowly passing, but they all including Nokie have left incredible legacies for future musicians to remember them by. Rest in peace Nokie. You have done well. Thank you.
This man could play circles around 99.9% of Rolling Stone Magazines best guitar players, yet he is not in it. I was blessed to have talked to him a few times. Thanks for the music.
Soy argentino.SIEMPRE ADMIRE A LA MARAVILLOSA BANDA VENTURES Y A ESTE FANTÁSTICO GUITARRISTA. LOS TALENTOS ESPECIALEE ASÍ JAMÁS SE VAN DEL TODO PORQUE EN CADA CANCIÓN QUE SE ESCUCHE ,SERÁ TAN NÍTIDO EL RECUERDO QUE TRAERÁ EL ESPÍRITU IMBORRABLE DE ESTE EXTRAORDINARIO GUITARRISTA. MI ADMIRACIÓN POR SIEMPRE DESDE ARGENTINA TROVADOR INCOMPARABLE. ..!
Nokie Edwards was one of the best guitar players ever. His style has a big influence to instrumental music. R.I.P Nokie
Abraços !!!! De muito carinho !!!¡¡
Greatest guitarist of my time...A true entertainer..Will always miss your music,Nokie....Rest in Peace dear friend..wherever you are today,once again entertaining young masses of today's World..
I met Nokie in Kyoto, Japan in 1980 . We instantly became friends. That night after my singing stint at the BelAmi Club where Nokie was treated like a king, he & I visited several clubs where Nokie was requested to play. He was so nice that he asked me to sing as he accompanied me on the guitar ! What a wonderful man Nokie was ! Rest in peace !
老人家一路走好。谢谢您带给我们的那么多美好的音乐。thank you。
From "Surf Rider to "Hawaii Five O," from " Rap City" to "Vincent", Noki e Edwards truly was the King of Guitars!Thank you for over sixty years of inspiration thru your music! RIP.
In 1961 while drivng to my G'tar lesson in Engelwood, NJ, Walk Don't Run came on the radio... to be sure, I was 'bitten'.
Prior to that date, I was influenced 1st by Chuck Berry and Bil Halley, then Duane Eddy, on to Chet n' Les and yes, finally, but
continuously to this day, The Ventures. As a group they were the BEST...workin' together, traveling together, writing together,
and sharing their inspiration by providing world-wide enjoyment! As a lead g'tar virtuoso, to me, Nokie was the most creative and diverse top g'tar craftsman in the world. I am pleased to know that his talent still and will live on through the magical medium
of recorded music. Peace to all... Rick McGuire, songwriter
世界で一番ギタープレー最高です。ありがとうございました。
Loved loved Nokie. The BEST EVER guitar player. God rest his soul. He was very humble too.
You will be forever missed, thanks for sharing your music with us
Mis grandes ídolos de toda mi vida...tengo 67 años...nunca los pude ver en Vivo, soy de la Ciudad de México!!!
Nokie came to Alaska and played with our group for 5 weeks what a great guitar player he was. Will miss his music and friendship. RIP
Nokie Edwards was one of the best guitar-slingers of all time. The first time I heard him play with the Ventures in the 60s it blew my mind, and I developed a lifelong love affair with the guitar. Nokie will always be special to me.
Dude the first time I saw him play on here,I couldn't believe how his hands moved with such finesse and grace.
Easily one of the greatest guitar players I ever seen.
I get a little tearful listening to this song. It brings back memories of my teen years. I grew up listening to Nokie and The Ventures back in the 1960s. They inspired me to learn to play guitar, and I played lead guitar in a little brother band patterned after The Ventures. I later switched to bass guitar and enjoyed playing for many years in various bands, including backing some stars. Thank you, Nokie and The Ventures, for giving me that inspiration and so many memories.
Just a super creature. Not a bad word toward anyone was ever uttered. Nokie, Bob, Mel, Don and Jerry. I listened to as much of their music as possible for 58 years. He could and did play every genre perfectly. I feel sad to have outlived all but Don. Let's hope he's here forever. RIP Nokie. Your in my soul everyday.
Tears and tears!!!!! This guy was THE ONE I respected the most since I was a young (very young) kid! Will always be one of my top guitarrists of all times!
Thank you so much for the Surf music from the 1960's ! R.I.P. 😔😢😭
Just found out, We know our heroes cannot live forever, but that realization is of no help. This man did sooooo much for the evolution of guitar playing. I put him up there with Jimi, Django, and yes, Segovia. You’ll be missed, but there is NO way I can ever forget you. God Bless You Nokie....and your family and to The Ventures
He has been gone few years however his approach to playing is something I have never seen before. Such a talented musician. RIP
Thank you for all of the beautiful music!
ruclips.net/video/oVlgtU2XsVo/видео.html
RIP Nokie.....love from Malaysia ..
@@estherhaveland38 descacem em paz !!!!
If not for Nokie Edwards, I would never have learned to play guitar. A true legend and inspiration.
Com o falecimento de Nokie Edwards, ficamos num vazio doloroso, o som de sua guitarra que nos propiciou tantos momentos memoráveis ficará para sempre em nossos corações e mentes. Ele partiu, mas a sua música está eternizada nos discos e nos vídeos. Descanse em paz Nokie. Aceite os pesares deste seu fã aqui do Sul do Brasil. THE VENTURES FOR EVER.
A real pioneer. Those early pics of the Ventures bring back so many memories of my teenage years. RIP Nokie.
I met Nokie three times and he was always so friendly and sincere. An amazing talent that deserved much more accolades in the guitar world of players. Extremely upset and saddened of his death. RIP.
We will miss u nokie..!! Tnx for your music.😢🙏🙏🙏🙏
I was a personal friend of Nokie and his wife Judy. There are no words. Not a dry eye in the house. What a special man. What an understatement.
Sir u r lucky man
ノーキーあなたが当時の日本の若者にエレキギターの素晴らしさを教えてくださいました。感謝しかありません。ありがとうございました。
Goodbye, Nokie Edwards, my hero and my friend. Thank you for all the wonderful music, Rock & Roll, Country..and more.
Man,I was just watching him with my father on the weekend telling him he died not long ago.
Then don't I find out today that he passed away on monday.
I play guitar,I live and breath this music and he was the greatest guitarist to ever live!
RIP Nokie,hope your playing a beautiful melody for my friends and family in heaven.
Nokie... eres y seras un excelente guitarrista, un artista maravilloso....Gracias por tu talento Nokie....Gracias!!! Te recordaremos siempre..."the Ventures " marcaron mi vida... siempre estaran en mi recuerdo con su música de hoy, mañana y siempte!!!!😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭
He was a beautifully tasteful player. His work influenced a lot of young players. He was a modest man and always had time for new players with helpful and kindly advice. Sadly missed.
He was such a humble man yet he could out play anyone I ever heard. Not a show off just so smooth and magnificent. Such an inspiration to me in the 1960’s as I learned to play guitar. Listened to my records over and over to learn.
el mas grande de todos los tiempos guitarrista escelente su tecnica y virtuosidad tanta influencia en la musica y en la guitarra electrica. gracias por su existencia.
Nokie Nokie...😢 gracias por tu grandioso talento....eres y seras siempre, un excelente guitarrista...con un oido, maravilloso....gracias Nokie....R.I.P NOKIE
He and the Ventures were the reason I picked up a guitar when I was in high school. I am 71 now and still play Walk Don;t Run with groups. An unsung guitar hero if there ever was one.
The Ventures were one of those rare groups, that were so appreciated by serious guitar folks...yet managed to be very successful financially too!...But they were never really worshipped by teenyboppers of the sixties, because their appearance on stage was decidedly Retro/50s, and so they were seen as out of date, by many younger people back in the day...and they could not have cared less about that!
He made me buy a guitar a long time ago. Right now I am crying ................
My first guitar piece was Walk Don't Run 55 years ago. Thanks Nokie for your inspiration.
A guitar hero that I have always cherished. Nokie will live forever.
Se fue un gran maestro alos 93 años qepd en el cielo seguira tocando sus lindas melodías.
RIP Nokie...thank you for all the beautiful music! 💕
Fuiste un grande de la guitarra y ahí dejaste tu gran legado (Descanse en paz )
安らかに、これからもずっと好きです。
A great inspiration to all guitar players. Thank you for inspiring me to play. R.I.P. Mr. Edwards you will be missed.
Nokie Edwards was my inspiration to pay the guitar and together with the Ventures, became a household word. He will be missed.
Thank you, Surf on Guitar, for sharing the slideshow it's very nice. RIP Nokie. God bless everyone...
Nokie Edwards grande entre los grande #1para recordarlo. Por siempre y darle las gracias por su linda musica.
Nokie Edwards : A guitar player's best friend. Nokie, we just loved you and all the great inspiration for any genre of guitarist. RIP. Your now at peace with Bob Bogle. RIP .
Rest in Pece Nokie! You will miss your kind smile and your wonderful guitar playing.
Thanks for the music Nokie, R.I.P.
He and his wife Judy were/are two of the most generous souls in the music business. I picked up a guitar at 6 because of Walk Don't Run.Rest in Peace Nokie and peace to the Edwards family
素晴らしい功績でした。有難うございました。
大好きなギタリストです。
One of the most beautiful versions of Vincent ever recorded!
Thanks for the best memories ever. RIP
Just as I was about to graduate high school, somebody left a copy of the ventures play secret agent themes at my friend's house. He got tired of me always dropping by asking him to play it so I went out and got my own and a bunch of Ventures records and I learned how to play their songs and I had a bunch of fun doing that in Solo and with groups with friends it was so fun trying to figure out how the ventures made the magic happen. Then many years later I met Nokie at the Chet Atkins Guitar Festival in Nashville, they loved him there because he was a finger picker, and he was so kind to give me an autograph and pose for a picture with me and I got to tell him how much I loved his guitar playing. I guess that's the part I'm the most glad about, I got to tell him how much I loved his music
素晴らし演奏をありがとうございました❗ご冥福をお祈り致します。
Playong now with angels .... RIP Nokie... greatest of the greatest.... thanks from Panama
Nunca vou cansar de vê-lo tocar. Agora um pouco mais triste. Foi um dos maiores guitaristas do mundo. Obrigado Nokie!
We are very sad to know that Nokie Edwards has left us today on Apl. 18, 2018, leaving us everlasting memories of great Ventures Era. May his soul rest in piece.
Nokie was my inspiration to play guitar and like the band that launched a thousand bands, his influence on many young guitarists goes beyond measure. Always innovative, the Ventures, with Nokie on lead, pushed he envelope on what sounds could eminate from a guitar before pedals became commonplace. He will truly be missed.
Nokie, Thank You! For the wonderful times we had together, for all the inspiration you provided to me to play the guitar, to you I am forever grateful. Now you have joined the Ventures Band of Angels with Howie, Bob, and Mel. We remember you always.
RIP Nokie Edwards.....I came to know them - THE VENTURE since 1962 when they were the most popular band of the days.....
Thank you MR. Edwards for the music. may you forever Rest In Peace.
... depois de 3 décadas pude conhecer sua imagem por que seu som sempre esteve em minha alma desde meus 15 anos hoje tenho 72 = esteja com os Deus da musicalidade que sempre lhe iluminou
...and yet one only heard a small part of his great talent. His country picking was quite astounding, there is an example as he plays a duet with Them Bresh (I'll see you in my dreams). Casual brilliance!
If not for Nokie, I would never have learned to play guitar. R.I.P. my friend.
Thanks for posting. Nokie was one of the greats.
thanks for the great music RIP
Thank you, Nokie. You touched my life like nothing ever did. RIP
泣けてきます…
ノーキー、ありがとう！
Great pictures...Great guy.
ノーキーさん、今までありがとございました。
お悔やみ申し上げます。
Nokie Edwards FOREVER!!!!! R.I.P NOKIE!!!😢😢😢😢😢
Un vrai professionnel comme tout le reste du groupe.qu'il repose en paix je ne savais pas qu'il était décédé.
HUGE loss for the world of music! Still love playing his licks on my '65 Mosrite :)
ジョン.フォガティの次に好きなギタリストです。ありがとう、これからも、ずっと好きです。
あなたのことは絶対に忘れない！
どうぞ安らかにお眠りください。
合掌🙏
ギタープレーは一生忘れません。本当にありがとうございました。謹んで哀悼の意を表し、
天での平安をお祈り致します。
Damn,another legend gone. RIP Knokie,say hello to Bob&all the other greats that have left us...
While the Ventures may continue in name only, none will replace the original artists who not only played the music but imparted their unique style which cannot be duplicated.
Nokie Edward niepowtarzalny talent oraz kreatywność
God bless you! Nokie, gracias por tanto virtuosismo.
さようならノーキー。ずっと忘れない。RIP
僕も決して忘れない。
I grew up listening to the Ventures. I sure miss Nokie. RIP Nokie
Que Deus abençoe e ilumine seus caminhos você nos deu muitas alegrias muito obrigado pra mim você foi o maior guitarrista solo do mundo Descanse em paz
Muito Obrigado
I feel like I lost a dear friend. If not for Nokie, I probably would not have taken up guitar. The world lost a true master.
One of the best everytime guitar player over all the world . Go in peace venture Nokie
Thanks for the golden memories Mr. Edwards. RIP!
RIP, Nokie. But for your music, which motivated me to take to the guitar, Life would have been much less joyful. Thank you.
The saddest news for me this year so far. R.I.P. Nokie --- a long time fan from Japan
ruclips.net/video/oVlgtU2XsVo/видео.html
Oh, it's already in my favorites but thanks anyway, my friend.
R.I.P Nokie Edwards, bye great man, great musician. Thank You Nokie
Fantastic musician.
今まで本当にありがとうございました。お疲れさまでした。
ただただ寂しい
Nokie is the GOAT! Not many people know that now, but history will know it. These young guys are savvy!
The song "Vincent" by Noki e Edwards is from a 2001 CD called No Boundaries on Mosrite Records.It was recorded at Sound Control Studio, Nashville,TN
R.I.P. make me feel sad good man. God has you in a good place
.
10000 respects for his memory. in Peace I have all the vinyls of the Ventures. Eddy Charles Demuys. 78 years old expatriate. ex disc jockey & cameraman
He influenced many young boys back in the day for sure
Nokie Edwards ,is a legend of all. you were the best of the best .rest in peace.