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The Troggs' Reg Presley diagnosed with lung cancer

Singer announces retirement and thanks fans for their 'love, loyalty and support over the years'After half a century of music, Troggs singer Reg Presley has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with lung cancer."I shall miss you all," Presley wrote on the Troggs official website. Although the garage rock legends haven't released a studio album since 1992's Athens Andover, they have continued to tour. They were scheduled to play two gigs in Germany in early December, when Presley fell i...

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13:59 on January 27 2012

The Troggs' Reg Presley diagnosed with lung cancer

Guardian Music — Singer announces retirement and thanks fans for their 'love, loyalty and support over the years'After half a century of music, Troggs singer Reg Presley has announced his... more info

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21:11 on January 26 2012

The Troggs - Reg Presley Diagnosed With Lung Cancer, Retires

ContactMusic — The Troggs frontman Reg Presley has been forced to retire from the music business to concentrate on battling lung cancer The British rocker 70 was treated for pneumonia a... more info

22:42 on January 26 2012

Troggs frontman has lung cancer

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — The Troggs frontman Reg Presley has been forced to retire from the music business to concentrate on battling lung cancer. more info

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