In the midst of a week filled with rotten news, things were made even worse when we lost a kindred spirit… Billy Miller was a true champion for the foot-stomping, hip-shaking, soulful…
More on Buck Ormsby + Song of the Week
As promised, here’s more on Buck Ormsby, who passed away recently… My friend Alec Palao wrote an excellent tribute to Buck that was shared at the Ace Records website. Here’s the first…
Dave Marsh on Buck Ormsby
My friend Dave Marsh on the passing of Buck Ormsby: My first response is about what I figure Buck’s woulda been: Aww fuck… Dave dedicated a special edition of Rock & Rap…
RIP: Buck Ormsby of Fabulous Wailers + Etiquette Records
Today, Saturday October 29th, I was saddened to learn that my friend Buck Ormsby died early this morning on his birthday. Here’s the message I saw on Buck’s Facebook wall: Thank you…
Happy 90th Birthday Chuck Berry – Pre-LOUIE of the Week
Today, we celebrate Chuck Berry‘s 90th birthday, who’s still rockin’ live for fans all over the world! For the record, Chuck Berry is definitely NOT related to Richard Berry, author of the…
Dave Kline and The Report – LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE spotlight is pointed at Dave Kline and The Report for their performance of LOUIE LOUIE at the Muhlenberg River Fest 2016 in Reading, Pennsylvania. https://youtu.be/EBlIsD73hws
The Blues Poets – LOUIE of the Week
This week, The Blues Poets get the LOUIE spotlight with their special version of the song. Here’s their band statement, shared via their YouTube page: The band in one, two – hey…
Otis Redding – LOUIE of the Week
A couple of weeks ago, I visited the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, where I saw, among other things, the Otis Redding exhibit. At this exhibit I saw Otis items I’ve never…
Stella Burns and The Lonesome Rabbits – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE comes from Livorno, Italy, courtesy of my friend Caterina Di Biase at Orme Radio: Hello Eric! After the very 1st LL marathon here in a web radio called #OrmeRadio…
Ike & Tina Turner – LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE spotlight is pointed at the 1968 (?) recording of LOUIE LOUIE by Ike and Tina Turner. It’s a powerful version of the song, and one that I’d consider…