Troggs Singer Reg Presley Dead at 71

vienna · 02-05-13, 01:41 PM

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...at-71-20130205

The Troggs, along with such bands as The Seeds, were the founders of "Grarge Rock". As a young, beginning, guitar player, I was one of the millions to learn the simple, basic chords and song "Wild Thing". It stood for my generation as the first steps into rock music playing as much as "Smoke On The Water" would for a later generation. And, let's not forget the probably ultimate rendition by Jimi Hendiz at the Monterey Pop Festival...

RIP, Reg; you leave a lot of inspired musicians behind you...

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eddie · 02-05-13, 02:01 PM

This is sad news, may he rest in peace.

I loved that song when it first came out, was one of the most popular at the time!

Sailor Steve · 02-05-13, 02:07 PM

While the Troggs' version of Wild Thing was a cover (one of the greatest ever) Reg Presley was the composer of the great blues-pop ballad Love Is All Around.

Rock on, m'man.

Jimbuna · 02-05-13, 02:52 PM

Remember you well Reg

RIP Sir

02-05-13, 01:41 PM	#1
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Troggs Singer Reg Presley Dead at 71 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...at-71-20130205 The Troggs, along with such bands as The Seeds, were the founders of "Grarge Rock". As a young, beginning, guitar player, I was one of the millions to learn the simple, basic chords and song "Wild Thing". It stood for my generation as the first steps into rock music playing as much as "Smoke On The Water" would for a later generation. And, let's not forget the probably ultimate rendition by Jimi Hendiz at the Monterey Pop Festival... RIP, Reg; you leave a lot of inspired musicians behind you... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

02-05-13, 02:07 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	While the Troggs' version of Wild Thing was a cover (one of the greatest ever) Reg Presley was the composer of the great blues-pop ballad Love Is All Around. Rock on, m'man. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,445 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Remember you well Reg RIP Sir __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-05-13, 02:01 PM	#2
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	This is sad news, may he rest in peace. I loved that song when it first came out, was one of the most popular at the time!