the kingsmen recorded the first important national garage-band hit louie louie.
the kingsmen recorded the first important national garage-band hit louie louie.
who recorded the first important national garage-band hit louie louie?
the kingsmen
section::::cultural impact.:international louie louie day.









































april 11 (richard berry's birthday) is celebrated as international louie louie day and is listed by chase's calendar of events, the national special events registry, and other sources. this date was chosen as the most significant date for the observance of international louie louie day from a list of ""louie louie""-related dates occurring in april, including:









































april 6, 1963 – the kingsmen recorded the version that made "louie louie" famous.









































april 13, 1963 – paul revere and the raiders recorded their competing version in the same studio.
louie louie
support for international louie louie day and other "louie louie"-related observances is provided by the louie louie advocacy and music appreciation society (llamas) and "louie louie" fans worldwide. commemorations of international louie louie day have included newspaper articles, magazine stories, and radio programs with discussions of the song's history and playlists of multiple "louie louie" versions. in 2011, kfjc celebrated international louie louie day with a reprise of its 1983 "maximum louie louie" event, featuring multiple "louie louie" versions, new music by richard berry and appearances by musicians, djs, and celebrities with "louie louie" connections.









































section::::cultural impact.:louiefest.
louie louie