TROGGS STAR HAS STROKE ON HOLIDAY

UK Express ^ | September 5,2010 | By Tony Whitfield

[a fool in paradise]

An in-studio tape of Reg Presley’s running commentary on a recording session, filled with in-fighting and swearing (known as “The Troggs Tapes”) was widely circulated in the music underground, and was included in the Archaeology box set. The in-group infighting is believed to be the inspiration for a scene in the comedy film This Is Spinal Tap where the band members are arguing. Some of this dialogue was sampled by the California punk band The Dwarves on their recording of a cover version of the Troggs song “Strange Movies”...

[brytlea]

This is sad, but oh my. He has grandkids and has been married 48 years? I feel really old!

[a fool in paradise]

Wild PING

[Ciexyz]

I think I bought the 45 of ‘Wild Thing’ back when it came out. Definitely remember holding my transistor radio up to my ear and listening to it.

[GodBlessRonaldReagan]

Best wishes Reg. The Troggs frakin’ ROCK!!!

[equalitybeforethelaw]

You make my heart sing...you make everything grovy...wild thing. (AIR GUITAR)

[a fool in paradise]

And if you don’t sing along, all of your kids will be born completely naked. - Jimi Hendrix

[brytlea]

I think I only heard it on the radio but I remember it. I was just a baby of course.

[GSWarrior]

Here’s a little known fact. Wild Thing was written by Jon Voight’s brother...Chip Taylor.

[a fool in paradise]

John Voight the dentist?

[Fresh Wind]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qHX493bB3U

[GSWarrior]

He also wrote Angel of the Morning.

[a fool in paradise]

Another little known fact, it was sung by Bobby Kennedy...

http://www.amazon.com/Cameo-Parkway-1957-1967-Various-Artists/dp/samples/B00081U6IW/ref=dp_tracks_all_1#disc_1

Sample here on Amazon, disc 3 track 17

[Fresh Wind]

Jimi Hendrix’s version was a little different...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPvehX2aWb8

[JoeProBono]

[FlingWingFlyer]

Thanks for #10 and #13. I didn't know that stuff.

I sure liked the Troggs back in the day. IMHO, a great band.

[Deb]

His wife of 48 years? Wow! That’s unheard of. He’s a rock & roll hero.

[wtc911]

I remember that.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

What a stroke of bad luck.