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By Mark Savage
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image captionMike Mitchell (far right) was a founding member of The Kingsmen and survived several line-up changes
Mike Mitchell, the musician best-known for his guitar solo on The Kingsmen s Louie Louie, has died aged 77.
A founding member of the band, he peacefully passed away on his birthday last Friday, drummer Dick Peterson confirmed to Rolling Stone. He was the kindest and most generous man on the planet, the band said in a statement on their official website. Mike was a favourite for his kindness, comedic nature as well as his musicianship, they added.
Mike Mitchell, Guitarist on Kingsmen s Louie Louie, Dies at 77
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Dick Peterson, the band s drummer since 1963, confirmed Mitchell s death in a statement to
Rolling Stone. He said Mitchell, the Kingsmen s sole remaining original member, peacefully passed away, but no cause of death was announced. We are deeply saddened by Mike’s passing. He was the kindest and most generous man on the planet,” Peterson said. For the past 57 years, we have been playing colleges, fairs, and festivals, vintage car shows and rock n’ roll shows throughout the USA. Mike is irreplaceable, and he will be greatly missed not only by us but the fans as well. Mike was a favorite for his comedic nature as well as his musicianship.