He is survived by his wife, Yumi, and five sons and a daughter.

Are any of the original ventures still alive?

Gerry McGee died on October 12, 2019, after collapsing onstage four days earlier in Japan. He was 81. Don Wilson continues to record with the band, but retired from touring at the end of 2015. With Nokie Edwards' death in 2018, Wilson is now the lone surviving member of the original group.

Why did the Ventures have two drummers?

Bands have two drummers to create a thicker, fuller, or denser sound. Having two drummers can introduce more variation and intensity into a performance. ... Some bands have several drummers on stage at a time playing percussion instruments like bongos, floor toms or standing bass drums.