The Kingsmen are being honored with a special achievement award from the Grammy organization on September 24 in Seattle, Washington. Read more details about this event at: http://www.grammy.com/pacificnw.aspx A tip of the…
Category: Kingsmen
Twas many years ago today…..
It was on August 19, 1983, that my life was forever changed by a LOUIE LOUIE marathon at KFJC radio. At the time, I was attending college at both Foothill College and…
The Barry Curtis website + the Nikki Carter benefit
I just found out my pal Barry Curtis now has a website – BarryCurtis.com. Barry Curtis joined the Kingsmen back in 1963 after they found success with LOUIE LOUIE. Before that, he…
A One-Stop Rock Merchandise Shop
Imagine one place where you can order legitmate, band-authorized merchandise by the Kingsmen, Big Brother & the Holding Company, The Archies (yes, the Archies), The Ventures, Mickey Dolenz, Commander Cody, and others……
RIP: Kerry Magness
I just got word from Kan-Do, rock ‘n roll road manager for the Kingsmen that bassist Kerry Magnness has died. Here’s what he sent me, recycled from his friend Steve Lalor: I…
The Taboo Tunes Songbook
Need some fun songs to sing around the ol’ summer campfire this year? There’s a new “Taboo Tunes” songbook, featuring some easy-pickin’ chord charts and lyrics for wanna-be musicians of all ages….
New LOUIE book from Dick Peterson
A few weeks ago, before the Michigan marching band controversy hit the news, I received this news: Dick Peterson, drummer and vocalist for the Kingsmen has just signed a contract to publish…
The marching band story
When it came to email, Thursday was a day that I was absolutely drenched with attention in the aftermath of the Michigan high school marching band story. In case you missed this…