The Kingsmen Latest about The Kingsmen Mike Mitchell, Guitarist and Co-Founder of The Kingsmen, Dead at 77 By Jackson Maxwell Published 19 April 21 As the soloist on the band's mega-hit, "Louie Louie," Mitchell helped set the template for both garage- and hard-rock guitar. Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES 1 Robin Trower on still making music at 81. “I’m thankful for my blessings every day. You try to make the most of it” 2 “I won’t watch the films.” Paul McCartney’s ex inspired some of the Beatles’ greatest songs — but she has no interest in the new Fab Four biopics 3 In a brand-new interview, Ritchie Blackmore says Deep Purple reunion was like coming back from war: “Everybody thought I was dead. And there I was — I was alive.” 4 Brian May on Freddie Mercury and the mega-hit that changed Queen’s relationship with their audience: “We all looked at Fred and said, ‘Really?’” 5 Bay City Rollers founding guitarist Neil Henderson dies at 73: “His memory will live on”
Mike Mitchell, Guitarist and Co-Founder of The Kingsmen, Dead at 77 By Jackson Maxwell Published 19 April 21 As the soloist on the band's mega-hit, "Louie Louie," Mitchell helped set the template for both garage- and hard-rock guitar.
