Kingsmen Singer Jack Ely Dies at 71Kingsmen Singer Jack Ely Dies at 71Jack Ely, who sang the Kingsmen's garage-rock classic "Louie Louie," has died at the age of 71. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
50 Years Ago: The Kingsmen Release ‘Louie Louie’50 Years Ago: The Kingsmen Release ‘Louie Louie’'Louie Louie' drafted garage rock's blueprint for generations to come. It's also one of the most needlessly controversial songs in rock history. And on Aug. 8, 1963, the Kingsmen released their classic record.Dave LiftonDave Lifton