Jack Ely Death
Jack passed away on April 27, 2015 at the age of 71.
When did Jack Ely die?
April 27, 2015How old was Jack Ely when died?
71
Jack Ely Birthday and Date of Death
Jack Ely was born on September 11, 1943 and died on April 27, 2015. Jack was 71 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 11, 1943
Date of Death: April 27, 2015
Age at Death: 71
Jack Ely - 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.
