The Kingsmen

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Years Active
1956 – present (70 years)
Founded In
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
The Kingsmen is a 1960s band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie", which held the #2 spot on the Billboard charts for six weeks. The single has become an enduring classic. When recorded the band members were Jack Ely (vocalist/rhythm guitar; d. April 28, 2015), Lynn Easton (drummer), Mike Mitchell (lead guitar), Don Gallucci (electric piano) and Bob Nordby (bass guitar). Ken Chase (Kingsmen manager and Portland radio station KISN music director) produced the recording session. R… read more
The Kingsmen is a 1960s band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie", which held the #2 spot on the Billboard charts for six weeks. The single has become an enduring classic. When recorded t… read more
The Kingsmen is a 1960s band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie", which held the #2 spot on the Billboard charts for six weeks. The single has become an enduring classic. When recorded the band members were Jack Ely (vocalist/rhythm guitar; d. April 28, 2015… read more

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1 Play track The Best Of The Kingsmen Louie Louie
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 1,330 listeners
2 Play track Louie Louie: The Very Best Of The Kingsmen Money (That's What I Want)
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3 Play track Años 60 XV Louie, Louie
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4 Play track The Very Best of the Kingsmen Death Of An Angel
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5 Play track The Best Of The Kingsmen Jolly Green Giant
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6 Play track The Very Best of the Kingsmen Little Latin Lupe Lu
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 11 listeners
7 Play track The Very Best of the Kingsmen Twist And Shout
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8 Play track Louie Louie (Live) Louie Louie (Live)
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 9 listeners
9 If I Needed Someone ('66 Single Version) If I Needed Someone ('66 Single Version)
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 8 listeners
10 Play track The Very Best of the Kingsmen Killer Joe
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  1. 281,505 listeners

    1972 · 11 tracks

    The Best Of The Kingsmen
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  2. 32,505 listeners

    1964 · 4 tracks

    The Kingsmen
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  3. 5,247 listeners

    1963 · 12 tracks

    The Kingsmen In Person
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  4. 2,253 listeners

    May 1963 · 2 tracks

    Louie Louie
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