Mike Mitchell, a founding member of the band that recorded 'Louie Louie,' has died
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Mike Mitchell, lead guitarist for the Kingsmen for more than six decades, died Friday on his 77th birthday, according to a publicist for the group.
Mitchell was the last founding member still playing with the Portland, Oregon, band best known for its confounding rock cover of the R&B song "Louie Louie." "We are deeply saddened by Mike's passing. He was the kindest and most generous man on the planet," drummer Dick Peterson said in a statement.More Related News