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The best-selling instrumental rock band of all time, the Ventures, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are often considered a surf rock band due to their hit theme for "Hawaii Five-O" and a string of other standout surf songs. However, the Ventures music runs deeper than a single genre and their definitive songs also include "Walk Don't Run" and "Perfidia".

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced that The Ventures are among the nominees for induction in the class of 2008. The Ventures are the best-selling instrumental rock band ever and have numerous hits, including Walk Don't Run, Hawaii Five-O, and Perfidia. The Ventures have met the Hall of Fame eligibility requirements for years and there has been a swell of fan activity to support their induction. Other rockers announced as nominees are John Mellencamp, Leonard Cohen, and the Dave Clark Five.

By Justin Powell

The motto of instrumental band LoNero is "No Excuses" and after hearing their music you immediately know why. They have gone against the grain of popular music by delivering their own unique style of rock that is hard-hitting and, yet, melodic. The band was founded by guitarist Bill Lonero and includes William Baglivo (guitar), Mike McKaigg (bass), and Steve Spicer (drums).

LoNero have also gone against the music industry by taking an independent approach to releasing and promoting their music. They have forged a close, grassroots relationship with their fans which stands in sharp contrast with many established acts. LoNero has taken their music and their career into their own hands and are making "no excuses".

The band took time out of their busy schedule - touring and promoting their new album Relentless - to be interviewed by InstrumentalJams. They are a cool bunch of guys and they offer some interesting insights into their rising career. Without further ado, here's LoNero:

Instrumental guitar wizard, Don Moore, took time out of his busy schedule to chat with InstrumentalJams.com about his inspirations, recording first album and his future plans.

Don is a great guy and it was a real pleasure to speak with him. Click the play button to listen to the full interview!

New York - March 12 2007 - The popular hard rock band, Van Halen, was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in a ceremony at New York's Waldorf Astoria hotel. Van Halen's guitarist, Eddie Van Halen, was the model for electric guitar technique throughout the 1980s. Although Van Halen's music typically features vocals, Eddie's periodic instrumentals showcased this playing technique and set the standard for other guitarists to follow.

Eddie was unable to attend the Induction Ceremony due to the fact that he entered a rehabilitation facility the week prior. Also missing were drummer Alex Van Halen and original vocalist David Lee Roth. In attendance to accept Van Halen's induction was second vocalist Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, neither of which are current members of the band. Prior to Eddie Van Halen's entrance into rehab, the band had been planning a reunion tour with original vocalist David Lee Roth. Replacing Anthony on bass for the reunion tour was to be Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang.