Jack Ely date of birth:
September 11, 1943
How old was Jack Ely when died?
71
Where was Jack Ely born?
Portland, Oregon, United States
When did Jack Ely die?
April 27, 2015
Jack Ely body shape:
Average
Is Jack Ely gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jack Ely's ethnicity?
White
What is Jack Ely nationality?
American
What is Jack Ely's occupation?
Guitarist And Singer
Jack Ely claim to fame:
Louie Louie
What genre is Jack Ely's work?
Garage rock, Christian rock
What instruments does Jack Ely play?
Guitar, Vocals, vocals
Short Biography
Jack Brown Ely (September 11, 1943 – April 28, 2015) was an American guitarist and singer, best known for singing the Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie". Classically trained in piano, he began playing guitar after seeing Elvis Presley on television. In 1959, he co-founded the Kingsmen and with them recorded "Louie Louie" in 1963; Ely's famously incoherent vocals were partly the result of his braces and the rudimentary recording method. Before the record became a hit Ely was forced out of the group and began playing with his new band, the Courtmen. Ely died in Terrebonne, Oregon, on April 28, 2015 at age 71.