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Category: Richard Berry

Update from Louisiana

Posted on April 21, 2024

The special road marker for Richard Berry at his birthplace in Extension, Louisiana, was installed last week by the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail, a non-profit organization established to honor the rich musical…

Happy International LOUIE LOUIE Day 2024!

Posted on April 11, 2024

Today is International LOUIE LOUIE Day, aka the birthday of Richard Berry, the man who wrote this iconic song. Here’s a few celebrations to note: 1) The folks that created the 24…

News about upcoming Richard Berry marker in Louisiana

Posted on April 2, 2024

In a few weeks, the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail, a non-profit organization established to honor the rich musical heritage of Northeast Louisiana, will be paying tribute to Richard Berry (the author of…

RIP: Fanita James of the Dreamers- Blossoms

Posted on December 4, 2023

Last month on Thursday, November 23rd – Thanksgiving day, Fanita James, another great musician passed away after a long illness. Fanita’s first recordings were with Richard Berry in 1954. Fanita was part…

RIP: Annette Williams of The Dreamers / The Blossoms

Posted on August 9, 2023

We recently learned that Annette Williams, a founding member of the Dreamers, passed away on August 1st. The Dreamers were the band that backed up Richard Berry for his first solo recordings…

RIP: Barry Rillera, guitarist of Rhythm Rockers, Righteous Bros, more..

Posted on September 29, 2022

Imagine being part of one of the first rock ‘n’ roll / rhythm ‘n’ blues bands in your county….. back when this kind of music was often marginalized by the general public,…

Frank Zappa and LOUIE LOUIE

Posted on September 14, 2022

Of all artists to ever perform the song “LOUIE LOUIE,” no other artist has performed it in so many diverse variations as Mr. Frank Zappa. On one level, you get the feeling…

Dorothy Berry – The World Needs Peace

Posted on September 9, 2022

In the large and colorful story behind the song “Louie Louie,” Dorothy Berry holds a very special role. When author Richard Berry wrote the song, he conjured up visions of a person…

Today – the Anniversary of KFJC Maximum LOUIE LOUIE

Posted on August 19, 2022

Today is August 19th – an important date in the LOUIE Universe!

Happy Louie Louie Day 2022

Posted on April 11, 2022

Today is International Louie Louie Day and we’re sharing some special treats to celebrate the day!

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