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Little Star

(17,055 posts)
Tue Feb 5, 2013, 09:12 AM Feb 2013

"Wild Thing" singer/rocker Reg Presley has died at age 71



BBC News
4 February 2013

Reg Presley of the Troggs dies aged 71

The frontman died at his home in Hampshire surrounded by his family, his daughter Karen said.

The Troggs had a number of hit songs, including Wild Thing and Love Is All Around, which was covered in the 1990s with huge success by Wet Wet Wet.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21332048

RIP Mr. Presley.



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"Wild Thing" singer/rocker Reg Presley has died at age 71 (Original Post) Little Star Feb 2013 OP
A musician friend of mine Le Taz Hot Feb 2013 #1
I knew this would bring forth some memories.... Little Star Feb 2013 #2
R.I.P. William769 Feb 2013 #3
Great way to start the day... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #4

Little Star

(17,055 posts)
2. I knew this would bring forth some memories....
Tue Feb 5, 2013, 09:25 AM
Feb 2013

I'm using my imagination regarding those alternate lyrics.

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