The Kingsmen Latest about The Kingsmen Mike Mitchell, Guitarist and Co-Founder of The Kingsmen, Dead at 77 By Jackson Maxwell published 19 April 21 As the soloist on the band's mega-hit, "Louie Louie," Mitchell helped set the template for both garage- and hard-rock guitar. Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1"I take inspiration from a lot of places, but I try to turn that into my own thing.” Watch Grace Bowers riff on her Gibson SG while she shows us what’s on her pedalboard 2“The best Binson Echorec emulation ever made.” Dawner Prince tackles the king of all delays with its new Boonar Tube Deluxe. Repeat after us: It's a winner3“I processed salmon in a factory for 16 hours a day. That’s how I saved up to buy my Steve Vai guitar.” How Tosin Abasi went from worshipping Steve Vai to counting the guitarist among his fans4"That album and that tone changed the game. How many Les Pauls do you think it sold?" Joe Bonamassa names "10 Records That Changed My Life"5“A lot of people quit when they experience failure. But there’s a turning point, and that’s when the magic happens.” Kiki Wong shares the five guitar tips behind her Smashing Pumpkins success story
Mike Mitchell, Guitarist and Co-Founder of The Kingsmen, Dead at 77 By Jackson Maxwell published 19 April 21 As the soloist on the band's mega-hit, "Louie Louie," Mitchell helped set the template for both garage- and hard-rock guitar.
