The Troggs News and Photos

"Kids aren't as political now" - DiS meets Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream

Thu, April 25 2013 10:07am - Source: Drowned In Sound

As a founder member of Primal Scream some thirty years ago and former player with both The Jesus & Mary Chain and The Wake , Bobby Gillespie's status as a musical and cultural icon is assured.

When towards the end of 1974, The Troggs announce their latest comeback single will be a cover of The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations", it's an occasion for much mocking laughter in the offices of what used to be Melody Maker.

Wed, February 27 2013 12:47pm - Source: Uncut.co.uk

When towards the end of 1974, The Troggs announce their latest comeback single will be a cover of The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations", it's an occasion for much mocking laughter in the offices of what used to be Melody Maker.

The Troggs’ Reg Presley (1941-2013): An Appreciation

Mon, February 11 2013 1:06pm - Source: Something Else!

So many musicians are leaving us far too soon, and the latest legend handed a ticket to rock and roll heaven is Reg Presley, lead singer of the Troggs, who passed away February 7, 2013 from lung cancer.

'Wild Thing' Rock Star Demanded Answers To UFO Conspiracies

Sun, February 10 2013 4:11pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

When Reg Presley died on Feb. 4 from cancer at 71 , stories lightly touched upon a side of his life that was separate from his role as the lead singer of the '60s rock group The Troggs.

Desert Island Discs With Hacienda

Thu, July 19 2012 8:17pm - Source: Pop Dose

The South Texas band Hacienda was formed by cousins Abraham Villanueva (piano/vocals) and Dante Schwebel (guitar/vocals) together with Abraham's brothers Jaime (drums/vocals) and Rene Villanueva (bass/vocals).

The Troggs' Reg Presley Reveals He's Battling Lung Cancer

Fri, January 27 2012 9:47am - Source: GIGWISE

The Troggs' frontman Reg Presley has announced that he is battling lung cancer.

Reg Presley of the Troggs hospitalized

Fri, December 16 2011 9:00am - Source: Music-News.com

Reg Presley, lead singer of the 60's hitmakers The Troggs, has been hospitalized in Winchester, England for pneumonia, fluid around his heart and a possible stroke.

Number 1 With A Bullet: The Troggs’ “Wild Thing”

Wed, September 21 2011 6:34pm - Source: WNEW

Shortening their names from the Troglodytes to simply the Troggs , Reg Presley and his crew were discovered by producer Larry Page.

Forgotten Favorites: The Troggs’ “Love Is All Around”

Fri, September 09 2011 8:38pm - Source: WNEW

Sitting over in the "related videos" column on YouTube, next to Sweet 's "Little Willy," I found the Troggs ' "With a Girl Like You," one that's not gotten any play lately on my iPod.