........................................... Jack Ely, R.I.P. ..........................................

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 Louie Louie Singer  Jack Ely  Dies in Oregon at Age 71

Jack Ely, co-founder of the early 60's band The Kingsmen
 and best known for his 1963 rendition of the song  "Louie Louie,"
plays his Fender bass guitar at his home
 in Terre Bonne, Ore. on April 16, 2009.

 Ely has died after a long battle with an illness,
 his son, Sean Ely, confirmed Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

 Rest In Peace, Jack  
 Give a CarPeo hug to Richard
Then Heaven will dance 
to your version of
Louie Louie

 

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