Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures, dies at 88

Bob Spalding, left, and Don Wilson of The Ventures perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York in 2008 (Jason DeCrow/AP)

Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the instrumental guitar band The Ventures, has died, aged 88.

Wilson died in Tacoma of natural causes, surrounded by his four children, The News Tribune reported.