Jack Ely

It was years before I realized my childhood friend who lived four doors up Morrison street was the vocalist I danced to in college. Fond memories of the good old days. The whole neighborhood knew when they were practicing in his garage. Sorry I didnt know in time to reconnect before his early demise.

Rest Jack, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Rest in peace.

One of my favorable musical tunes

Condolences to the family and friends of Jack Ely. Rest in peace, Jack, and thank you for recording one of the best-known tracks of the 20th century. You introduced "Louie, Louie" to a whole generation of music lovers and made it a classic. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

Sleep peacefully, Jack Ely. Job well done! You and your song will be remembered for years to come.

You have my condolences over the loss of your loved one. His music will be remembered.May peace and comfort be granted to this family during this time of sorrow. (Phil.4:7) BM

May God CONTINUE to bless you with comfort and peace, as you reflect on the good times you all had with Mr. Ely.

Sincerely,

Jack was a great guy. I'll always treasure the moments spent with him and his boys. He will be missed, but leaves a legacy that will live on forever. My sincerest condolences to Jack's entire family.

R.I.P. my friend. Jack Ely and I first connected in 1959 at Washington H.S. when I recruited Jack to be my singing trio's guitar accompianist. We became the Continental Four. At the same time, Jack, along with Lynn Easton, Mike Mitchell and Bob Nordby were forming The Kingsmen. Our music took us in different directions, but we both ended up in Central Oregon. In the 1980's we teamed up again and played a few weekends at the Tumalo Emporium lounge. In 2001 I sat down with Jack to write an article about The "Voice" of Louie Louie for my Cascades East magazine. While Jack Ely was (and will remain) a rock and roll legend he may not have fully benefitted from the rewards. I'm constantly reminded of Jack when I'm bowling as they play oldies and goldies and never fail to play Louie Louie. I'm always proud to say that's my friend singing. My condolences to Wendy his wife, Jill his sister and Sean his son. God Bless, Geoff Hill

Jack...Louie Louie inspired me to learn to play guitar. I performed your song many times and the crowd always loved it. I never met you you but I thank you for being a part of my life. Stephen Gottfried

My heartfelt prayers are with you Mr. Jack Ely and family. At a time when the world began going crazy, this simple little song comes along and creates great memories for millions of people!!! How awesome is that, it's that simplicity of the song that has made it last through the years and will continue to do so. Yes, Mr.Ely will be missed but not forgotten. God's Peace and Grace.

Thank you, Jack Ely, for being part of the classic years while growing up in GA during my life. Louie Louie was huge during those years and is a song I will always warmly remember. You did the song very well. Love the FBI story! I did not know the entirety of it until I read the write-up in the Houston Chronicle. Go now and R.I.P.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thank you, Mr. Ely, for sharing your talents with the world. We will always play Louie, Louie - because we love it & you will always be in our memories. May God bless your family & give them peace for the day's ahead. Go with God...
Psalms 121.

Fond college memories - Thanks, Jack!

yeah!!! i remember that song,played it over and over thank you ely,rest in peace!!!

Please accept my condolences and prayers to all the families. I remember the song it played over and over at parties.

Enjoyed your songs. R.I.P.

Thanks for sharing your talent...this tune is a classic, and one of my top 1000 tunes of all time!

My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Ely. May God comfort and strengthen you during your time of need.
(2 Cornthians 1:3,4)

My condolences to the family and friends and fans of Mr. Ely. May our Father, the God of all comfort, (2 Cor 1:3-5), carry you at this time.

Sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort you. He is near to those calling on him. Psalm 145:18.

Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. May you receive the comfort and strength that God gives. Isaiah 40:29-31

Grew up in Miami listening to Louie Louie. What good times and that song was such a part of our life. We would have a couple of beers as teenagers and then start singing what we thought the words to the song were. Little did Jack know that kids all over this country just like me had such goods times listening to Louie Louie. My condolences to the Ely Family & his Friends. God Bless and RIP my friend!

rip

Great song, enjoyed very much. My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of their dear loved one.

My condolences to the family. We all loved that famous song! R.I.P. Mr. Ely.

Great song that sounded it's best when you (Jack) would sing it. Will never forget back in the '90's a local radio station (FM105) played 24 hrs. of Louie, Louie by different artists (including you) none could sing it as good as you. I about drove my family crazy listening to it all day but didn't care. I 'm going now to Youtube to listen to a tribute of Louie, Louie for you my friend. You will not be forgotten. May God bless and keep you till that blessed day.

best rock song of all time. countless numbers of guitars were sold because of it. RIP MR. Ely

Thanks for the famous song. Hope to see you in Paradise.

Sorry he had to go now

My deepest condolence to the Ely Family ,May the true God console your pain

How time goes by...I met him in N. Miami Beach in the late 80's. We partied! Man he'll be missed

What does the worker gain from all his efforts? I have seen the occupation that God has given to the sons of men to keep them occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has even put eternity in their heart; yet mankind will never find out the work that the true God has made from start to finish. I have concluded that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good during their life, also that everyone should eat and drink and find enjoyment for all his hard work. It is the gift of God. My sincere condolence for your loss.

Sorry to hear of your lost he will be dearly missed but god PL 83;18 has much more in store for him

Still one of my favorite songs! RIP

Condolences to the Ely family. Jack was a true gentleman who provided the music world with perhaps the most iconic lead vocal of all time. RIP, Mr. Ely.

My condolences to the family: Back in I believe 1964, the Kingsmen were performing in Mass at the Surf at Nantasket Beach and I and a couple of classmates from our school newspaper were fortunate to interview the group. It was a highlight in our lives and he will not be forgotten. May he Rest in Peace.

I prayers are with his family

Thanks Jack. I played your hit with several North West Bands in the 50's - 60's. Rest in peace.

My condolences to the family and friends at this time. I hope that you can find comfort from God who2 promises of a future where no one will say they are sick. His kingdom will rid of illnesses forever.
Isaiah 33 : 24

The Kingsmen and Chubby Checker played at a dance at N.Quincy high in 1969.
miss them all

May the God of peace strengthen you during this distressing time and in the days ahead. ( Phillipians 4 : 6,7 )

He will be remembered for ever! A great talent,more influential in the music industry than Sinatra. My condolences.
RAK (Rochester, NY)

Amazing, Let his memory always remain and let the Almighty God grant you peace and comfort.

Condolences to the Ely Family for your loss. The whole world will benefit when sickness is eliminated. That will happen when Gods kingdom rules completely over the earth. It will also be a time when we will see him again. 1Corinthians15:26

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

In God's care rest in peace

The Kingsmen made great music during a time my generation will never forget. Mr. Ely was a part of a band where their songs were imitated many times by a band in my hometown. Made for some terrific dancing and fun. Thank you for adding to the memories of some of the best years of my life. God Bless

Deepest sympathy for the Ely family; and Jack, thanks for the memories.

This was a staple of 60's bands. Cannot deal with you are gone so soon............

Godspeed Jack.

Jack Ely has left a mark that will go down in the history of recorded music. Forever, his voice will be remembered for Louie, Louie....
My sympathy to the family and loved ones.

What an awesome story of an awesome guy. We regret his passing and hate to experience the loss of a loved one period but take some comfort in knowing it is temporary. Soon he is to brought back to life to a cleansed beautiful earth. Please accept our warm condolences to a very special person.

Sending sincere sympathy to the family of Jack Ely. May you find comfort from God during this sad time. John 6:40

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during your time of sorrow. John 6:40

We'll miss you !

Rest in Peace

My deepest condolence to the Ely amily