I just learned that Marcel J Chouinard has passed away on Monday, October 12th.
In 1964, Marcel performed LOUIE LOUIE with The Nocturnals on a Canadian TV show known as “Let’s Go.” This was a television show that aired 5 days a week at 5:30 pm on the CBC network.
Unlike the Kingsmen or Paul Revere & the Raiders, Marcel’s 1964 television performance of LOUIE LOUIE was a live performance with no lip-synching.
I’m very fortunate that I was able to meet Marcel in 2007, and conduct an interview with him, which I wrote about in a previous blog posting.
I wish Marcel could have lived to have seen this documentary completed, but there are still some things I’m still trying to resolve right now. I knew Marcel had health issues, but I was really hoping he would live to see this thing finished.
Rest in peace, Marcel. You will not be forgotten.
Marcel was a kind and generous man and I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him a few times in Vancouver in the recent years. We love you Marcel… Sincere sympathy to all the Chouinard’s family.
Suzanne
Yes Marcel has parted this world and he will be missed by many people who loved him or who had met him. He was a very kind person and I for one will miss him. Marcel was so proud of his appearance singing on “Let’s Go”. I was very lucky as a young woman to have heard him sing in private many years ago. Today I was at his Memorial Service in Canada and there were many sad faces and many memories shared. R.I.P. my Friend and see you on the “OtherSide”.
I am sorry to hear that Marcel has passed. I was friends with Marcel in the 60’s. He was at my wedding in l964.
I was glad to reconnect with Marcel in 2007. He was a sweet and kind person. He will be missed. Karin MacKillop
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