Beyond Louie, Louie
Welcome to Beyond Louie, Louie, a fan-generated website-in-progress dedicated to the 1960's "garage" bands of the Pacific Northwest! My intention is to add information, a good lyric archive, and appreciation for the great bands of this time and place. Of course, there would never be enough words, room, or space on this site for all such groups, so I am focusing on a few who were better-known, or that are my favorites.
My goal is to constantly update and improve the site to add more content and to keep it current. If you have any suggestions, drop me a line on the contact page.
Thanks for visiting, and have fun! : )
I apologize for how slow-coming updates have been. I hope to have more lyrics up soon!
My goal is to constantly update and improve the site to add more content and to keep it current. If you have any suggestions, drop me a line on the contact page.
Thanks for visiting, and have fun! : )
I apologize for how slow-coming updates have been. I hope to have more lyrics up soon!
April 28, 2015
In Memory of Jack Ely
Jack Ely, guitarist and singer in the Oregon band "The Kingsmen", passed away at the age of 71. Although a popular band in the Pacific
Northwest, The Kingsmen are perhaps most remembered for their 1963 single "Louie, Louie", whose poor recording quality and "ambiguous" lyrics
spurred an FBI investigation. (The cause of the garbled lyrics have been credited to deciding to sing at the last minute, newly-tightened
braces, and Ely standing on his toes in order to scream into a microphone that was too high.) Although conflict with drummer Lynn Easton caused
Ely to leave the group soon after the recording, he continued to make music throughout his life at home, and in groups such as "The Enchanters",
"Jack Ely & the Courtmen", "Portland Zoo Electric Band", "Don & the Goodtimes".
In Memory of Jack Ely
Jack Ely, guitarist and singer in the Oregon band "The Kingsmen", passed away at the age of 71. Although a popular band in the Pacific
Northwest, The Kingsmen are perhaps most remembered for their 1963 single "Louie, Louie", whose poor recording quality and "ambiguous" lyrics
spurred an FBI investigation. (The cause of the garbled lyrics have been credited to deciding to sing at the last minute, newly-tightened
braces, and Ely standing on his toes in order to scream into a microphone that was too high.) Although conflict with drummer Lynn Easton caused
Ely to leave the group soon after the recording, he continued to make music throughout his life at home, and in groups such as "The Enchanters",
"Jack Ely & the Courtmen", "Portland Zoo Electric Band", "Don & the Goodtimes".
Two Year Anniversary Updates 6/27/15:
Updates 9/24/14:
- Additional "Introducing the Sonics" lyrics
Updates 9/24/14:
- NW Music Archives link added under "Links" tab