I recently discovered that Jerry Dennon, the man responsible for unleashing the Kingsmen‘s recording of LOUIE LOUIE to the world, passed away last year on January 2017. Often credited as the producer…
Category: Obituaries
In Memory of Andrew Peejack and Eagle Buckett – LOUIE of the Week
Earlier this year, my friend Andrew Pejack sent me a special message… Hi Eric ! Not sure if you have this LL version, from SJ’s own Eagle Buckett. He released an album…
RIP: Chuck Rubin, helped Richard Berry reclaim his rights
Chuck Rubin, the man who helped songwriter Richard Berry reclaim his copyright and publishing rights for the song LOUIE LOUIE, passed away last month. Here’s Chuck’s official Legacy obituary, which was shared…
RIP: Martin G. Cameron, friend + motion graphics visionary for LOUIE project
I am deeply saddened to report the passing of our dear friend Martin G. Cameron. Three days after my mother’s ashes were laid to rest, Martin died peacefully in his sleep. I…
RIP: Nokie Edwards of the Ventures, LOUIE of the Week
Nokie Edwards, guitar player for The Ventures, one of the most successful bands to emerge from the Pacific Northwest during the 1960s, has passed away at the age of 82 years old….
Tom Bishop – LOUIE of the Week
For this week’s LOUIE, I’m sharing a performance by Tom Bishop who performs LOUIE LOUIE to honor his late grandparents, Louie and Louise Poltevecque! His YouTube page provides more details: Tom Bishop,…
This one’s for my Mom
I lost my mother almost two weeks ago. She was an exceptional being on so many different levels. She was a World War II survivor that witnessed some terrible things.
RIP: Edward Allan Clarke, aka Fast Eddie of Motorhead
Sad news reported on the Official Motorhead Facebook page today: We are devastated to pass on the news we only just heard ourselves earlier tonight…Edward Allan Clarke – or as we all…
Remembering Those We Lost in 2017
Once again, another year ends, and we pause to reflect on those whose journeys came to a close. It’s yet another incomplete list of departed individuals that made an impact on this…
RIP: Keely Smith, jazz and pop vocalist
My friend David Richoux relayed the sad news of the passing of Keely Smith.. “Only half Louie related, but another obit…” Jim Harrington shared an overview of Keely’s career in the San…