(David Bowie and Carlos Alomar – superb photo by David Plastik of IconicPix) For the past few weeks, I’ve been using this LOUIE blog as an excuse to explore some of the…
Category: Pop Culture
(what sounds like) Elvis Presley’s LOUIE LOUIE – LOUIE of the Week
Today, Elvis Presley would have been 81 years old! Which of course led to the hypothetical question – “What would it sound like if Elvis sang LOUIE LOUIE?” Luckily, someone with the…
Remembering Those We Lost in 2015
Last year, we lost quite a few people in the LOUIE universe. Click on their names to read more about them. Jack Ely, the original lead singer of the Kingsmen, was one…
Ray and Dave Davis 2015 reunion with “You Really Got Me” – LOUIE relative of the Week
Ray Davies and Dave Davies together again on stage in 2015? Fantastic news! It feels like an early Christmas present! Thank you!! It was a special night …. On Friday, the 18th…
Pete Seeger – another subject of FBI investigation
Anyone following these pages knows all about the infamous F.B.I. investigation of the song LOUIE LOUIE. Did you know about the investigation of singer-songwriter Pete Seeger? Mother Jones shared some details in…
Elvis & Nick – What’s So Funny …? / NON-LOUIE of the Week
https://youtu.be/LeFlPxMTP24 A song and concept I NEVER get tired of….
Remembering John
It’s hard to believe it’s been 35 years… In 2015, it’s beyond surreal to consider the current political landscape, and how things have changed since his passing.
John Doe’s Keeper album – NON-LOUIE of the week
This week, my focus is elsewhere…. not necessarily spending a lot time in the LOUIE universe.. as there’s too much on the plate… too busy working on other projects… and otherwise trying…
RIP: Steve Mackay, sax player with Stooges, Snakefinger – LOUIE of Week
Steve Mackay, a super talented sax player and all-around nice guy, died two weeks ago on October 10th. Last year, I had an opportunity to interview Steve for the LOUIE documentary project,…
KFJC Maximum LOUIE memories – LOUIE of the Month
Today is the big anniversary for the KFJC Maximum LOUIE LOUIE Marathon = the event that sparked the documentary project and subsequent webpage you’re viewing right now. For 63 hours, this song…