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Remembering Reg Presley of the Troggs: Unsung hero of rock & roll

Raise a pint to Reg Presley, the singer and co-founder of the Troggs, who died Monday at age 71 after a battle with lung cancer. Yes, of course, stand at attention for the band’s mega-hit, “Wild Thing,” and for the primal pleasures of its three-chords-and-a-yowl philosophy.

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21:04 on February 5 2013

Reg Presley Of The Troggs Dead at 71

411 Mania — You may know his song "Wild Thing"... more info

The Troggs

23:24 on February 4 2013

Reg Presley: The Troggs Singer Dies

Sky News — Friends say the man who sung songs including Wild Thing and Love Is All Around for the famous 1960s group has died. more info

The Troggs Love Is All

02:00 on February 5 2013

Reg Presley, Troggs lead singer, dead at 71

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Reg Presley, lead singer of the Troggs, who made our hearts sing with the primal-scream, proto-garage-rock anthem "Wild Thing," as well as more tender tunes including "Wi... more info

The Troggs

14:00 on February 6 2013

Remembering Reg Presley of the Troggs: Unsung hero of rock & roll

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Raise a pint to Reg Presley, the singer and co-founder of the Troggs, who died Monday at age 71 after a battle with lung cancer. Yes, of course, stand at attention for th... more info

The Troggs