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Reginald Maurice Ball (12 June 1941 – 4 February 2013), known professionally as Reg Presley, was an English singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer with the 1960s rock and roll band the Troggs, whose hits included "Wild Thing" (#1 on the Hot 100 on 30 July – 6 August 1966) and "With a Girl Like You" (#1 on the UK Official Singles Chart on 4–11 August 1966). He wrote the song "Love Is All Around", which was featured in the films Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually.

Personal life

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Reginald Maurice Ball was born in Andover, Hampshire, in 1941.[1] His father was a milkman, later a bus driver, and his mother ran a cafe.[2] He left school at the age of fifteen.[3] He joined the building trade on leaving school and became a bricklayer. He gave up this job when the Troggs' song "Wild Thing" entered the top ten in the United Kingdom music charts in 1966.

Career

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The Troggs

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The Troggs in 1966. Left to right: Pete Staples, Ronnie Bond, Chris Britton and Reg Presley.

His first band was a skiffle group he formed with friend Howard Mansfield, with Mansfield on lead vocals and Reg on bass guitar.[3] When Mansfield left, he moved to lead vocalist, and soon after Chris Britton joined on guitar, Pete Staples on bass, and Ronnie Bond on drums,[3] and the group changed their name to The Troglodytes, and the classic lineup was formed. As the Troglodytes, they won a Battle of the Bands talent contest in Oxford in 1965, and sent a demo tape to the rock entrepreneur Larry Page, who shortened their name to the Troggs.[3]

Presley, whose real name was Reginald Ball, was given his stage name in 1965 by the New Musical Express journalist and publicist Keith Altham as a joke. Larry Page asked the New Musical Express journalist Keith Altham for help in finding a better stage name for the lead singer. In order to get media attention, Altham suggested altering Ball's surname to Presley and the new name was listed alongside those of the other Troggs members in the NME's next issue. This led to Page being confronted by Ball, because he had forgotten to inform him of the name change, and Ball thought that he had been replaced in the group.[3]

He kept at his occupation of a bricklayer, until "Wild Thing" reached the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart in 1966.[4][5] It reached No. 2 in the UK, and No. 1 in the US, selling five million copies [4][2][6]. Presley wrote the hits "With a Girl Like You", "I Can't Control Myself" and "Love Is All Around". Wet Wet Wet's 1994 cover of the latter 1967 song stayed at No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart for fifteen weeks. Presley was in the Troggs until 2012, when he announced his retirement from the music industry after suffering from a number of strokes. Presley's departure left only guitarist Chris Britton from the original Troggs lineup still remaining in the group. Britton is still in the Troggs as of 2023.

The Corporation and paranormal interests

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In 1988, Presley formed The Corporation with Tony Crane, Clem Curtis, Mike Pender, and Brian Poole, who all were the lead singers of other pop groups during the 1960s: The Merseybeats, The Foundations, The Searchers, and Brian Poole and The Tremeloes, in the same order as the members names were listed. They recorded one single: Ain't Nothing But a House Party, that had its instrumental as the B-side. The song was released as a 7" single, and an extended mix, also with the instrumental as the B-side, was released as a 12" single.

Presley used the musical royalties he made from the Troggs' records and the royalties he made from the Wet Wet Wet cover to fund research on subjects such as alien spacecraft, lost civilisations, alchemy, and crop circles, and outlined his findings in his own penned book Wild Things They Don't Tell Us, published in October 2002.[4][7] His interest in the paranormal began in 1990 when he walked into a crop circle at Alton Barnes in Marlborough, Wiltshire.[7] Presley claimed to have seen fourteen UFOs in his life.[2]

Health problems and death

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In December 2011, Presley was hospitalised in Winchester, Hampshire, with what was suspected to be a stroke. He was also suffering from pneumonia and fluid around the heart. Presley had suffered a major stroke about a year before. His wife said he first began to feel ill while performing in Germany on 3 December 2011 and had got progressively worse. "Doctors think he has had another stroke. He's not very well and I have no idea how long he'll be in hospital", she said.[8][9] The following month, Presley announced he had been diagnosed with lung cancer and therefore decided to retire from the music industry.[10] Just over a year later, on 4 February 2013, Presley died from this cancer and, according to Altham, "a succession of recent strokes".[11][12] Presley was cremated at Basingstoke Crematorium, Hampshire.

A blue plaque in his memory was unveiled in Andover High Street on 31 July 2016, marking where The Troggs used to practice.[13]

Influence and legacy

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Presley's music has influenced Iggy Pop and won praise from Bob Dylan. The rock critic Lester Bangs called the Troggs the "godfathers of punk" and compared Presley to Marcel Proust.[4] Presley appears as a character in Steve Erickson's novel These Dreams of You (2012).[14]

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Reg Presley (born Reginald Maurice Ball; 12 June 1941 – 4 February 2013) was an English singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter for the rock band , whose raw, energetic hits like "Wild Thing" and "" captured the era's spirit and achieved international success. Born in , to a milk truck and bus driver father and a café-running mother, Presley left school at age 15 and worked as a while honing his guitar skills in local groups, drawing inspiration from American blues artists like . In the early , he formed the band initially as the Troglodytes with drummer Ronnie Bond, bassist Pete Staples, and guitarist Chris Britton, adopting the stage name "Reg Presley" as a nod to and shortening the band name to after signing with manager in 1965. The Troggs' breakthrough came in 1966 with their debut single "Lost Girl," but it was the Chip Taylor-penned "Wild Thing"—featuring Presley's distinctive snarling vocals and a memorable fuzz-tone guitar riff—that propelled them to stardom, reaching No. 2 in the and No. 1 in the , where it was certified gold for over one million copies sold and later ranked 257th on 's 2004 list of the 500 Greatest Songs. Follow-up hits included Presley's own compositions "" ( No. 1 in August 1966) and "I Can't Control Myself" ( No. 2), alongside the ballad "" ( No. 5 in 1967), which gained renewed fame through Wet Wet Wet's 1994 cover that topped the charts for 15 weeks. The band's primitive, sexually charged sound influenced punk and heavy metal acts, though their career faced setbacks from controversial recordings and lineup changes. In later years, Presley collaborated with members of R.E.M. on the 1992 album Athens Andover, following their 1991 cover of "Love Is All Around," and pursued interests in the paranormal, authoring the 2002 book Wild Things They Don’t Tell Us on UFOs, crop circles, and alien abductions. He retired from performing in early 2012 following a lung cancer diagnosis and a prior stroke, passing away at his Andover home on 4 February 2013 at age 71, survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda, and their two children.

Early life

Birth and family background

Reginald Maurice Ball, who later adopted the stage name Reg Presley, was born on 12 June 1941 at 17 Belle Vue Road in , . His parents were Grace Ball and Ernest Ball; his father worked as a milk truck driver before transitioning to a , while his mother managed a local cafe. As the youngest son in the family, Ball grew up alongside two older brothers, Eric (born 1935) and Ronald (born 1938). The Ball family resided in a modest working-class environment in Andover, shaped by his parents' blue-collar occupations, which provided a stable but unpretentious upbringing typical of mid-20th-century provincial . Details on extended family beyond his immediate siblings and parents remain limited in available records, reflecting the private nature of Presley's early . This foundational family context in Andover laid the groundwork for his later transitions into education and local employment.

Education and early employment

Reg Presley attended Andover in his hometown of . He left school at the age of 15, receiving only a basic formal typical of the era's secondary modern system, which prepared students for practical trades rather than academic pursuits. Following his departure from school, Presley entered the workforce early, reflecting his family's working-class background that necessitated immediate employment. He joined the building trade and took up work as a and construction , performing manual tasks on sites around Andover. These jobs involved physically demanding labor, such as laying bricks and assisting in projects, which he maintained as his primary occupation for several years. While working as a , Presley learned to play the guitar, influenced by American artists such as , and joined a local group in his spare time. During his time in the building trade, Presley formed connections that would later influence his path, including meeting fellow worker Howard on the job site. , who played guitar, encouraged Presley to join him in activities after work, fostering early camaraderie among laborers who shared interests beyond their daily toil. Presley's experiences in these roles built practical skills and a strong work ethic, as he continued bricklaying even as his musical pursuits began to emerge in his spare time.

Professional career

Formation and rise of The Troggs

Reginald Maurice Ball, working as a in , formed the band originally known as the Troglodytes in 1964 with friends from school and work, including bassist Pete Staples, drummer Ronnie Bond, and guitarist Chris Britton. The group, later shortened to —a name evoking primitive, caveman-like energy—began as a casual ensemble playing basic covers in local pubs and clubs. In 1965, as the band sought a recording deal, their manager enlisted New Musical Express journalist Keith Altham to suggest a more marketable for the lead singer, changing Ball to Reg Presley in a nod to , though unrelated by blood or direct inspiration. Presley, initially unenthused, accepted the moniker, which stuck as prepared demos of original material and covers. The Troggs honed their raw, energetic sound through regular gigs in Andover's club scene, drawing attention from local promoters before Page secured a deal with Fontana Records based on their demo tapes. This led to their debut single, the Presley-penned "," released in early 1966, which showcased their straightforward style but failed to gain widespread traction. Seeking a stronger follow-up, recorded a cover of Chip Taylor's "Wild Thing" during the same sessions, transforming the song's gritty rhythm into their signature breakthrough that propelled them from local obscurity to international notice.

Major hits and commercial success

achieved their breakthrough with the 1966 single "Wild Thing," a cover of Chip Taylor's song that showcased the band's raw style and Reg Presley's distinctive, snarling vocals. Released in 1966, it peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 1 on the US , where it held the top spot for two weeks. The track's primal energy, featuring a distorted guitar riff and an solo, captured the gritty essence of mid-1960s rock and propelled the band to international fame. Building on this momentum, the band released several follow-up hits in 1966, all penned by Presley, which solidified their commercial success in the . "" topped the UK Singles Chart for two weeks, while "I Can't Control Myself" reached number 2, and "Give It to Me" climbed to number 12. These singles, characterized by Presley's urgent delivery and straightforward lyrics about desire, contributed to the band's total of seven Top 30 entries during the decade. Their debut album, ... The Troggs, also peaked at number 6 on the , featuring raw performances of "Wild Thing" and other tracks that highlighted the group's unpolished appeal. In 1967, Presley's composition "Love Is All Around" marked a shift toward a more melodic style while retaining the band's emotional intensity. The single peaked at number 5 in the UK and number 7 on the US , becoming one of their enduring hits. The second album, , followed soon after, reaching number 10 on the and including covers and originals that blended with pop sensibilities. Decades later, the song's legacy expanded when Wet Wet Wet's 1994 cover held the UK number 1 position for 15 weeks, underscoring Presley's songwriting impact.

Later band activities and The Corporation

By the late 1960s, faced significant internal tensions, including disputes over a lucrative record deal offer from in the United States, which prompted the band to split from their manager and producer in the summer of 1967 amid ongoing litigation. These frictions between Page, co-managers, and band members escalated, culminating in the court's termination of Page's management contract in 1968. The mounting conflicts contributed to lineup changes and a temporary disbandment in March 1969, as the group's popularity began to wane. The Troggs reunited later in 1969 and released their reunion album Troggs in 1970 on the Fontana label, marking an attempt to revive their career with original material and covers. During these sessions, internal peaked when an secretly recorded the band members— including Reg Presley—arguing profanely over arrangements and equipment, an infamous incident known as the Troggs Tapes that underscored their volatile dynamics. Throughout the , the band pursued sporadic touring and additional releases, such as the 1973 single "Strange Movies" on after a brief with Page, though they struggled to achieve significant commercial success. In the late 1980s, Presley formed The Corporation as a , assembling a supergroup of fellow 1960s vocalists including of , of , of , and Tony Crane of —nicknamed the "Travelling Wrinklies." The group released the single "Ain't Nothing But a House Party" b/w "Ain't Nothing But a Mouse Party" in 1989 on their own Corporation Records label, but it failed commercially, leading to the project's swift dissolution. Presley remained the constant for through sporadic performances and tours into the , drawing on their to sustain fan interest. He retired from the band in January 2012 following a diagnosis, ending his five-decade tenure with the group.

Paranormal interests

Development of fascination with UFOs and crop circles

Reg Presley's fascination with the emerged during a period of reduced activity for in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as the band's touring schedule slowed following their reunion efforts. This downtime allowed him to explore emerging reports of unexplained phenomena, including media coverage of unusual aerial sightings and intricate patterns appearing in agricultural fields across . His interest was initially influenced by these accounts, which he began collecting and analyzing as a , marking a shift from his musical pursuits toward investigating what he perceived as overlooked mysteries. A pivotal moment came in the summer of 1990 when Presley visited a newly formed at Alton Barnes in , an experience that profoundly deepened his engagement with the subject. From there, his focus expanded to encompass UFOs, , and ancient enigmas such as lost civilizations, prompting him to regularly travel to key sites in , including and the , where he camped overnight to observe and document formations firsthand. Personal encounters further fueled this passion; in , he reported and filmed a UFO crossing the , describing it as a metallic disc hovering near crop fields, an event that aligned with his growing collection of sighting reports. Over time, he claimed to have witnessed approximately 14 UFOs, though he noted some were less definitive. The 1994 cover of "Love Is All Around" by , featured in the film , generated substantial royalties—estimated at around £1 million—that Presley channeled into funding his investigations, enabling extensive travel to paranormal hotspots and the production of his local program, The Reg Presley UFO Show. This financial support facilitated collaborations with prominent researchers, notably crop circle expert Colin Andrews, with whom he frequently investigated sites, debated the authenticity of formations, and shared findings during joint fieldwork in throughout the . Their partnership emphasized questioning whether were hoaxes, natural occurrences, or extraterrestrial communications, reflecting Presley's commitment to rigorous, on-the-ground inquiry. Reg Presley authored the book Wild Things They Don't Tell Us, published in 2002 by John Blake Publishing, which explores topics including UFO crashes such as the , alien abduction accounts, crop circle formations, and connections to ancient archaeological sites like those in . The work draws on Presley's personal investigations and theories, presenting crop circles as potential extraterrestrial communications rather than human-made hoaxes, while questioning government cover-ups of UFO phenomena. Presley contributed to Crop Circles of Wessex, a 1998 handbook edited by Kent Goodman and published by Wessex Books, which documents crop circle appearances in the Wessex region of and includes endorsements and insights from Presley on their patterns and possible origins. He promoted his research through media engagements, including a November 2002 radio interview on BBC Radio Wiltshire's Afternoon Show, where he discussed crop circle evidence and UFO links. Presley appeared in the 2003 documentary Crop Circles: Signs of Contact, alongside researchers Colin Andrews and Busty Taylor, examining field formations and debating their extraterrestrial versus explanations. Royalties from his music career with enabled him to fund research trips to UFO hotspots in and beyond, where he observed and photographed phenomena to support his views on non-human intelligence involvement.

Personal life

Marriages and children

Reg Presley married in 1962 after meeting her at a dance in their hometown of . The couple remained together for over 50 years until Presley's death, with Brenda providing steadfast support throughout his career and personal interests. Presley and had two children: a , Karen, born around 1964, and a son, , born around 1969. Karen pursued a career as a beauty therapist, while Jason worked as an air steward. The family made their home in Andover, where Presley had been born and raised, choosing to stay rooted in the community despite the ' international success. This decision reflected Presley's preference for a grounded, working-class lifestyle, with fame bringing financial security but little disruption to their daily routines— even encouraged his initial foray into as a after their first child's birth. Presley often described his family as the center of his life, frequently expressing deep affection for in interviews. In his later years, Presley's children remained involved in his life; Karen, for instance, informed local contacts of his passing on February 4, 2013, noting that he died peacefully at home surrounded by family. The couple's five grandchildren also survived him, underscoring the enduring family bonds he nurtured amid his public career.

Lifestyle and habits

Reg Presley maintained a modest and unassuming lifestyle despite his success as a , remaining a lifelong resident of , where he was born. He stayed deeply connected to the town, becoming a local icon whose fame helped elevate Andover's profile on the national stage. In recognition of his contributions, the Andover Town Council organized and funded a in his honor, unveiled on 31 July 2016 at 12 , the site of the Copper Kettle café where rehearsed. A notable habit of Presley's was his heavy smoking, which began in his youth and escalated to around 60 cigarettes per day by the 1990s; this not only shaped his distinctive raspy singing voice but also played a role in his eventual health decline. Despite the trappings of rock stardom available to him, Presley eschewed excesses like lavish spending or wild partying, opting instead for a grounded routine that included driving a modest and living simply in his hometown. In interviews, Presley came across as affable and humorous, often sharing stories from his career with self-deprecating charm and a lighthearted perspective that endeared him to journalists and fans alike. Beyond and his later pursuits, he nurtured personal interests in —particularly ancient and lost civilizations—and , themes that occasionally overlapped with but remained distinct from his more structured research endeavors.

Health and death

Health issues

Reg Presley was a lifelong heavy smoker, consuming an average of 80 cigarettes a day for most of his adult life, a habit that began in his teenage years. This longstanding use contributed to chronic respiratory problems that persisted over the years. In September 2010, Presley suffered a serious while on in , from which he recovered. In December 2011, Presley fell seriously ill during a concert in , prompting his hospitalization and subsequent tests that revealed . Diagnosed in early 2012, he immediately began treatment, initially stating that he was managing reasonably well despite the . However, his health declined, including a series of recent strokes, leading him to announce his retirement from performing and the music industry in early 2012.

Final years and passing

Reg Presley died on 4 February 2013 at the age of 71 in his in , surrounded by his family. His Karen announced the , stating that he passed away peacefully at in the company of herself, her brother , and their mother. The cause was complications from and a series of recent strokes, following a diagnosis announced the previous year. A low-key funeral service was held on 14 February 2013 in Andover, attended by over 200 family members, friends, and music industry figures including singer . Bandmates from paid tribute to Presley, with guitarist Chris Britton describing him as a "brilliant" and "larger-than-life" singer whose unique voice and spirit defined the band. Music publicist and friend Keith Altham also remembered him as a "dear old pal" and "one very real person in a sometimes very unreal world." The news received immediate coverage in major UK media outlets, including the and , which highlighted Presley's contributions to .

Legacy

Musical influence

Reg Presley and his band pioneered a raw, primal style of that emphasized unpolished energy and direct emotional expression, setting a template for later rock subgenres. Their 1966 hit "Wild Thing," with its distorted guitar riff and straightforward aggression, is widely regarded as a anthem that captured the visceral essence of youthful rebellion. This track's influence extended to pioneers, with bands such as the and citing as a key inspiration for their own stripped-down, high-impact sound. As ' primary songwriter, Presley crafted hits like "" (1967), which showcased his talent for simple yet deeply emotional that conveyed universal feelings of and connection without complexity. The song's heartfelt simplicity resonated broadly, later becoming a massive hit in covers by artists like , underscoring Presley's ability to write accessible, sentiment-driven material that endured across decades. Presley's raspy, suggestive vocal delivery added a gritty sensuality to ' music, contributing to the British Invasion's blend of raw rock edge and pop appeal during the mid-1960s. His voice, often described as energetic and unrefined, helped define the era's sound by bridging influences with emerging rock aggression, influencing subsequent vocalists in garage and invasion-style bands. The achieved significant commercial success on charts, with multiple Top 10 hits in the UK and that solidified their place in rock history, though they have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Despite this, critical reevaluation in later years has highlighted their foundational role in , praising their unpretentious style as a precursor to punk and alternative movements.

Cultural and posthumous impact

Presley's compositions continued to resonate in through their inclusion in and television. ' "Wild Thing," with its raw energy, appeared in the 1987 film , capturing the era's rock spirit amid the setting. A cover of the song by the band X served as the signature entrance theme for the character Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn, played by , in the 1989 baseball comedy Major League, cementing its association with high-stakes drama and rebellion. Similarly, Presley's "" experienced a massive resurgence via Wet Wet Wet's 1994 cover, which featured prominently on the soundtrack of , contributing to the film's romantic appeal and the song's status as one of the UK's best-selling singles. The substantial royalties Presley earned from Wet Wet Wet's version, which held the number-one spot for a record 15 weeks, enabled him to finance his extensive investigations into phenomena, including crop circles and UFOs; he dedicated these funds to fieldwork, expert consultations, and publications like his 2002 book Wild Things They Don't Tell Us, thereby bridging his musical legacy with explorations of fringe science and the unexplained. Presley's on February 4, 2013, from prompted widespread tributes that emphasized his unpretentious, witty, and down-to-earth personality, portraying him as a relatable who rose from bricklaying to rock stardom without losing his grounded charm. Obituaries and bandmate reflections highlighted his larger-than-life yet approachable demeanor, fostering renewed fan engagement with ' catalog, including reappraisals of their hits and lesser-known tracks in the years following his passing.

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