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The Kingsmen

The Kingsmen has been played on NTS shows including Diddy Wah, with You Better Do Right first played on 18 September 2019.

The Kingsmen is a 1960s garage rock 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…

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You Better Do Right
The Kingsmen
Capitol Records1973
You Better Do Right
The KingsmenCapitol Records1973
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Today
The Kingsmen
Capitol Records1973
Today
The KingsmenCapitol Records1973
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Death Of An Angel
The Kingsmen
Wand1964
Death Of An Angel
The KingsmenWand1964
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Louie Louie
The Kingsmen
Jerden1963
Louie Louie
The KingsmenJerden1963
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Money
The Kingsmen
Wand1964
Money
The KingsmenWand1964
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Long Green
The Kingsmen
Wand1964
Long Green
The KingsmenWand1964
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