This week’s LOUIE is by a band known as Box Office Poison. Apparently, this version of the classic Louie Louie was voted best version of the song by listeners of XFM radio….
RIP: Gary Abbott, drummer with Kingsmen
Here’s something I just found out about. Gary Abbott, the second drummer with the Kingsmen, passed away recently. Gary had a short run with the Kingsmen. He joined the band sometime after…
Mississippi Fred McDowell plays “Louise” – LOUIE relative of the Week
This week, the LOUIE REPORT shares a clip of Mississippi Fred McDowell performing “Louise.” It’s not LOUIE, but it is a LOUIE relative! Have a fine weekend, y’all…..!! https://youtu.be/JU_UJwN3WnE
Flash from past – 1977 news tidbit on Kingsmen members
Once upon a time, there were three guys from the Kingsmen that started another band….
Rolling Stones “Hang On Sloopy” – LOUIE mutant of the Week
Here’s a special treat for my Hoosier friends! “Hang On Sloopy” is a close relative of LOUIE LOUIE. We haven’t quite figured out the best way to define the bloodline but there’s…
The Rocket 88s “Luigi Luigi” – LOUIE of the Week
This week, my friend Andy Martello shares a tasty LOUIE LOUIE, which has been declared “LOUIE of the Week!” Bon Appetit! The Olive Mill in San Tan Valley, AZ offers more than…
Paul Shaffer on 1990 David Letterman show – LOUIE of the Week
In celebration of David Letterman‘s amazing television legacy this week, here’s Paul Shaffer and the World’s Most Dangerous Band performing a lively version of “Louie Louie” on Letterman’s Late Night TV show…
RIP: Wally Todd, member of Jack Ely & the Courtmen
I lost my friend Wally last week. On May 14, Wally Todd, guitarist with Jack Ely & the Courtmen, died of a sudden heart attack less than three weeks after the passing…
Julian Cope & Ian McCulloch in 1978 – LOUIE of the Week
Another LOUIE LOUIE rarity discovered on YouTube: This is the only copy of a recording of a band called “Uh?” which consisted of Julian Cope (vocals on this track), before he formed…