Reg Presley sang lead on what is probably the most-covered sixties-era pop song of all time, “Wild Thing.” And now he’s dead. The Troggs’ vocalist has passed away on February 4th, 2013 at age 71 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Read an engaging obituary recalling Presley’s life and career at This Link. Trivia: “Wild Thing” was written by Angelina Jolie’s uncle!
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RIP The Troggs’ Singer Reg Presley
Reg Presley sang lead on what is probably the most-covered sixties-era pop song of all time, “Wild Thing.” And now he’s dead. The Troggs’ vocalist has passed away on February 4th, 2013 at age 71 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Read an engaging obituary recalling Presley’s life and career at This Link. Trivia: “Wild Thing” was written by Angelina Jolie’s uncle!
Dobie Gray Drifts Away at Age 71
Legendary singer Dobie Gray passed away yesterday, December 6, 2011 in Nashville, TN due to complications from cancer surgery. Please enjoy this video of Dobie performing his massive hit single from 1973, “Drift Away.” RIP Dobie.