The Troggs unleash their revolutionary single “Wild Thing” in April 1966

Originally released and recorded by the Wild Ones the year before, it was through The Troggs version that “Wild Thing” became one of Rock’s most significant and influential songs

The Troggs get their only U.K No.1 with “With A Girl Like You” in August 1966

Despite The Troggs’ previous single “Wild Thing” being an international hit and a No.1 in the U.S, this song was the only No.1 for the British Garage Rock band

The Troggs hit No.1 at the US Hot 100 on this day in 1966 with “Wild Thing”

Wild Thing” became one of the seminal Garage Rock songs during the 1960’s through British band The Troggs version