I received word that Lady Bo (Peggy Jones Malone), whose band backed up Richard Berry and Jack Ely at the KFJC Maximum LOUIE LOUIE marathon, has passed away. I will be sharing…
Category: Garage Rock
Smells Like Louie Louie by Ron Fowler – LOUIE of the Week
Less than a year ago, we showcased a version of “Smells Like LOUIE LOUIE” – an inspired mashup by Jeff & the R.F.s, fusing the Richard Berry song with a familiar Nirvana…
Max Martin – LOUIE of the Week
Max Martin shot a webcast video of his performance of LOUIE LOUIE. He thinks his performance is “Done real bad.” I disagree. I’ve heard much worse, and I think this one has a special rawness to it that makes it quite charming.
Steve West, the Lost Raider – LOUIE of the Week
This week, The Louie Report is honored to share a very special article by Steve West, the original guitarist with Paul Revere & the Raiders for their 1963 recording of LOUIE LOUIE!…
Jacknicholson (the band) – LOUIE of the Week
The week, we shine the mighty LOUIE spotlight on “Jacknicholson” – the band, not the actor. This one one features my pal Joe MacColl. Jacknicholson was a UK rock and roll band…
The Coalition Of Unified Men – (most annoying?) LOUIE of the Week
The past two weeks have hectic, chaotic and otherwise pre-occupied at LOUIE Central. I don’t feel like sharing details, but it’s been a very stressful time … So it’s time for something…
The World’s Largest LOUIE LOUIE Sing-A-Long ? (Portland, OR)
I found this one on Facebook… The official webpage for this event provides more details… The World’s Largest Louie, Louie Sing-A-Long Thursday, June 25th 5:30PM-6:30PM Portland City Hall 1221 SW 4th Ave…
Pete Townshend & The Clash – Lost LOUIE of the Week
Today we launch a brand-new variation in the “LOUIE of the Week” department! The “Lost LOUIE of the Week” is a celebration of legendary versions of THE SONG that were witnessed, but…
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…
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…