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"Louie Louie," recorded by the Kingsmen, began climbing the pop charts 60 years ago. It's a song almost everybody can recognize, but almost nobody understands the words to. And even fewer people know ...

Mike Mitchell, founding member and guitarist for the “Louie Louie” hitmakers the Kingsmen, died Friday on his 77th birthday. Kingsmen drummer Dick Peterson confirmed Mitchell’s death to Rolling Stone ...

Ever wondered what takes the crown as the most recorded rock song in history? Wonder no longer—that honor belongs specifically to Richard Berry's 1957 track "Louie Louie." It's widely regarded as a ...

Mike Mitchell, co-founding guitarist of "Louie Louie" rockers the Kingsmen, died Friday at age 77. Dick Peterson, the band's drummer since 1963, confirmed Mitchell's death in a statement to Rolling ...

RASCOE: "Louie Louie," recorded by the Kingsmen. Almost everybody knows it, but almost nobody can understand the words. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "LOUIE LOUIE") THE KINGSMEN: (Singing, inaudible). RASCOE: ...

The Kingsmen guitarist Mike Mitchell, who rose to fame with his band's '60s hit "Louie Louie," has died at the age of 77. Kingsmen drummer Dick Peterson confirmed the news to Rolling Stone in a ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. THE KINGSMEN: (Singing, inaudible).