Reg Presley sang lead on what is probably the most-covered sixties-era pop song of all time, “Wild Thing.” And now he’s dead. The Troggs’ vocalist has passed away on February 4th, 2013 at age 71 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Read an engaging obituary recalling Presley’s life and career at This Link. Trivia: “Wild Thing” was written by Angelina Jolie’s uncle!
Filed under: Gail's Rad Blog Tagged: "Wild Thing", 2013, Age 71, Angelina Jolie, February 4th, Lung Cancer, Most-Covered Song, Obituary, Reg Presley, RIP, Rock Star Deaths, Singer, The Sixties, The Troggs
