Reg Presley retires from The Troggs
Written by admin on January 27, 2012 – 8:47 am -Reg Presley, frontman with The Troggs, has retired from the band after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
In a statement on The Troggs’ website, Presley said:
| “I was taken ill whilst doing a gig in Germany in December. During my stay in hospital tests showed that in fact I have lung cancer. I am receiving chemotherapy treatment and at the moment not feeling too bad. |
| However I’ve had to call time on The Troggs and retire. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the cards and calls and for your love, loyalty and support over the years.” |
Presley has fronted The Troggs since 1964, and achieved success with hits including “Wild Thing,” “With A Girl Like You,” “I Can’t Control Myself” and “Love Is All Around.”
“With A Girl Like You” – The Troggs
Best wishes to Reg Presley.
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