Also known as: Troggs, The
Origin: Andover, England
Originally known as the Troglodytes when they formed in the spring of 1964, the Troggs came from Andover, England and had a raw yet unique sound that mostly emanated from lead singer, songwriter and front man Reg Presley (vocals). Other original members included Chris Britton (guitar), Pete Staples (bass) and Reg's good friend Ronnie Bond (drums). They are best known for their spring of 1966 smash hit 'Wild Thing', which peaked at #2 in the U.K and #1 in the U.S., and has since become a classic rock staple, appearing in numerous movies and television commercials over the years. In 1965, the gr…