Archive for September 11th, 2013

TV SERIES DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1971

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The Jackson 5ive
was a Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions on ABC-TV from September 11,
1971
until 14 October 1972; a fictionalized portrayal of the careers of
Motown recording group The Jackson 5.

 

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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SINGER JACK ELY IS 70 YEARS OLD TODAY

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The original band members of The Kingsmen from left: Jack Ely, Bob Nordby, Lynn Easton, and Mike Mitchell

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Jack Ely

Guitarist and singer Ely is best known for singing The Kingsmen‘s
version of "Louie Louie". Born in Portland, Oregon, he attended
Washington High School and Portland State University. Jack is
currently residing in Terrebonne, Oregon.  

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1963

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