Jack Ely

Jack Ely (September 11, 1943 – April 27, 2015) was an American guitarist and singer. He was best known for singing the Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie". Ely was born in Portland, Oregon.

Ely died at his Oregon farm residence on April 27, 2015 age 71, having long suffered from an unknown illness. "Because of his religious beliefs, we’re not even sure what it [the illness] was," his son Sean Ely said.

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Category:1943 births
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Category:American guitarists
Category:Singers from Portland, Oregon
Category:Musicians from Portland, Oregon
Category:The Kingsmen