The Kingsmen

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Formed:
1959, over 53 years ago.
Snapshot:
A Group with 16 releases, and credited once on others' music. 23 members.

Biography

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The Kingsmen are a 1960s garage rock/frat rock band from Portland, Oregon. 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.

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Genres

Garage Rock, Rock. Vote on Genres

Discography

17 releases – 16 under their own name and 1 credit on others' music Edit

Members

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Mike Mitchell

current & founder member
  • lead guitar:
    • 1959-

Dick Peterson

current member
    • 1963-

Steve Peterson

current member
    • 1988-

Todd McPherson

current member
    • 1992-

Dennis Mitchell

current member
    • 2002-

Barry Curtis

    • 1963-2005

Keith Blake

    • 1994-1999

Marc Willett

    • 1984-1992

Fred Dennis

    • 1972-1984

Andy Parypa

    • 1982-1984

Kim Nicklaus

    • 1982-1984

Steve Friedson

    • 1967-1973

Jeff Beals

    • 1967-1968

Lynn Easton

founder member
  • drums:
    • 1959-1967

Norm Sundholm

    • 1963-1967

J.C. Reick

    • 1966-1967

Kerry Magness

    • 1966-1967

Bob Nordby

founder member
  • bass guitar:
    • 1959-1963

Jack Ely

founder member
  • vocals, rhythm guitar, leader:
    • 1959-1963

Don Gallucci

  • piano:
    • 1962-1963

Gary Abbott

    • 1962-1963

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