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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Reginald Maurice Ball |
| Born | 12 June 1941 Andover, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 4 February 2013 (aged 71) Andover, Hampshire, England |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1960s–2012 |
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.