R I P Reg Presley

by hardraysnight

Posted: 11 years ago 5 replies

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Reg Presley, legendary frontman and songwriter for memorable British 60s band, The Troggs, has died of lung cancer. The Troggs were still touring the nostalgic circuit in 2012.

Their songs, especially 'Wild Thing' have been recorded by many others, including Jimi.

R I P Reg

HarveyH 11 years ago

R I P
he was a legend in my era!
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- Frank Donovan 11 years ago
  
  Yep. Meant to post about this a few days back. A sad loss.
  
  This was the Troggs' only UK number one, from 1966:
  
  THE TROGGS - WITH A GIRL LIKE YOU (U.K.No1.1966)...
  
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  Big Rob 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Frank Donovan
  
  Yep. Meant to post about this a few days back. A sad loss.
  Frank
  
  Me,too.
  
  Their most infamous song caused many a guitarist,(including my old band mates),
  to bitch about the slightly out of tune riff.
  Loved covering this song, I made up some naughty lyrics in the bridge ( or maybe I stole it from Sam Kinison, I dont remember)
  
  Wild Thing - The Troggs (HQ) - YouTube
  
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HeySal 11 years ago

Ah - sad news. I really liked them in their day.

RIP Reg.
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Sue McDonald 11 years ago

Very sad news. Good band with good 60s sound. RIP Reg
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