Jack Ely

Jack Ely was an American singer and musician best known as the lead vocalist for the Kingsmen, who had a hit with their 1963 recording of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie".

Jack Ely was born on September 11, 1943.

Jack Ely passed away on April 28, 2015, at the age of 71.

After leaving the Kingsmen, Jack Ely recorded a few singles, but did not find much success in his solo career. He eventually retired from the music industry and worked as an horse breeder and trainer.

Jack Ely's most famous song is "Louie Louie" with the Kingsmen, which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963 and became an enduring rock and roll classic.