It’s International Louie Louie Day (April 11th). It marks the birthday of Richard Berry, who penned “Louie Louie” back in 1955. He released it in 1957 and a version by the Kingsmen gained popularity in 1963, and it’s been a pop-rock staple ever since. Learn more history on the song here.
For a short stretch of years in the late 1980s, WMMR hosted the Louie Louie Parade, a joyous singalong through the streets of Philadelphia. Below are a few photos and videos from the Morning Zoo era of our radio station’s MMaRchives. This parade is the stuff of legend!
Eyewitness News covers the 3rd Annual Louie Louie Parade
John DeBella Address the Massive Crowd
DeBella and Pierre Robert on the Louie Louie Parade Route
Photos from the Parades Over the Years
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