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Where did the Kingsmen originate?
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Kingsmen/Origin
Are the Kingsmen a one hit wonder?
It’s unfair to call the Kingsmen “one-hit wonders,” as they did have hits besides “Louie, Louie” (even if they’re not well remembered today), but very few bands in the history of rock & roll managed to get as much mileage from a single song as they did.
When did the Kingsmen release Louie Louie?
1963
Louie Louie/Released
Who wrote the song Louie Louie?
Richard Berry
Louie Louie/Lyricists
Who are the Kingsmen?
The Kingsmen are a 1960s garage rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berry’s “Louie Louie”, which held the No. 2 spot on the Billboard charts for six weeks and has become an enduring classic.
What city did Jimi Hendrix move to in 1966?
London
Chandler was impressed with Jimmy’s performance and returned again in September 1966 to sign Hendrix to an agreement that would have him move to London to form a new band.
What happened to the Kingsmen?
The Kingsmen were among hundreds of artists whose material was reportedly destroyed in the 2008 Universal fire. Mitchell died on April 16, 2021 on his 77th birthday. At the time of his death, he was the only remaining member of the Kingsmen’s original lineup who still performed with the band.
Who recorded Louie Louie in 1963?
The Kingsmen
Louie Louie/Artists
What is the meaning behind the song Louie Louie?
While much of the song’s notoriety comes from the indecipherable lyrics, in Berry’s original version words are quite clear: The song is about a sailor who spends three days traveling to Jamaica to see his girl. The words to “Louie Louie” are almost impossible to understand, and are rumored to be obscene.
Did the Kinks recorded Louie Louie?
The Kinks
Who were the original members of The Kingsmen?
The Kingsmen are a garage/frat rock group from Portland, Oregon. The band first got together in 1959. The original line-up was Jacky Ely (guitar/lead vocals), Lynn Easton (drums), Mike Mitchell (lead guitar), Bob Nordby (bass) and Don Galucci (piano).