We recently lost yet another fine individual that’s collaborated with the LOUIE documentary project. Paul Harris, an exceptional photographer with a long career of documenting a ton of rock and roll, blues,…
Category: Obituaries
RIP: Mike Mitchell of the Kingsmen
Yesterday, we lost Mike Mitchell of the Kingsmen. Mike Mitchell was a founding member of the Kingsmen. Mike grew up in a musical family, and learned how to play guitar from his…
RIP: Alex Trebek + Holly Cara Price (double cancer whammy)
I’ve been trying not to turn the LOUIE Report into an obituary webpage. Sadly, we keep losing people, and I do feel the need to acknowledge people that made a difference. Today,…
RIP: Toots Hibbert of the Maytals, inventor of reggae
This one hurts. We just lost Toots Hibbert of the Maytals. Yesterday, on September 11, his family released this statement: “It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that Frederick Nathaniel…
RIP: Pat O’Day, NW Music Legend
Pat O’Day, the legendary Broadcaster and concert promoter of the Pacific Northwest, has passed away. During the 1960’s he was the highest-profile disc jockey of Seattle and the region’s dominant dance promoter….
RIP: Ennio Morricone, composer of magnificent soundtracks
On Monday, we lost Ennio Morricone, a brilliant composer of many magnificent soundtracks. Morricone created over 400 scores for film and television, as well as over 100 classical pieces. His most famous…
RIP: Arnie “Woo Woo” Ginsburg, legendary Boston DJ
Today, we’re mourning the loss of Arnie Ginsburg, a legendary disc jockey from Boston that played a prominent role in the history of the song LOUIE LOUIE. In 1963, Arnie was a…
RIP: Bonnie Pointer, founding member of the Pointer Sisters
I was hoping not to write any more obituaries for people that I’ve met that have provided support for this documentary project. Sadly, we have lost more of these people, and I…
RIP: Little Richard, rock ‘n’ roll legend
We lost a beautiful soul this weekend. Truly, there was no person ever like Little Richard, nor will there ever be another person like Little Richard. I mean seriously… he WAS the…
RIP: Roy Ross / Pete Dixon of KFJC Radio
Last week, we lost another fine human – KFJC disc jockey Pete Dixon aka Roy Ross. As the KFJC 89.7 FM Facebook page points out… We are heartbroken by the passing of…