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Reg Presley, lead singer of the 1960s rock band the Troggs, has died at 85, remembered for the band's influential hit 'Wild Thing,' which was later reimagined by Jimi Hendrix. Meanwhile, The Who continue to draw attention, with Roger Daltrey claiming they were the first heavy metal band and Pete Townshend hinting at new music, despite ongoing solo projects and live performances.

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