The Kingsmen are a garage rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States formed in 1959. Best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie". Composer Berry sold the rights to his famous song for $750 in 1959. "Louie Louie" was recorded in one take for a one hour session that cost $36.
Members: Mike Mitchell (1959-present) Dick Peterson (1963-present) Steve Peterson (1988-present) Todd McPherson (1992-present) Dennis Mitchell (2006-present)
The Kingsmen are a garage rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States formed in 1959. Best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie". Composer Berry sold the rights to his famous song for $750 in 1959. "Louie Louie" was recorded in one take for a one hour session that cost $36.
ReplyDeleteMembers:
Mike Mitchell (1959-present)
Dick Peterson (1963-present)
Steve Peterson (1988-present)
Todd McPherson (1992-present)
Dennis Mitchell (2006-present)
Read More:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kingsmen
The Kingsmen official web site:
http://louielouie.org