Last week, two people told me about an article in the San Jose Mercury entitled “What are those little creatures really saying?” McDonald’s swears up and down that the little yellow “Minions”…
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…
Portland’s LOUIE LOUIE Sing-a-Long – LOUIE of the Week
This sounds like a great event in Portland! I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend it! OregonLive.com reported on this event: Thursday night rush hour in downtown Portland came with its own…
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…
Box Office Poison – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE is by a band known as Box Office Poison. Apparently, this version of the classic Louie Louie was voted best version of the song by listeners of XFM radio….
RIP: Gary Abbott, drummer with Kingsmen
Here’s something I just found out about. Gary Abbott, the second drummer with the Kingsmen, passed away recently. Gary had a short run with the Kingsmen. He joined the band sometime after…
Mississippi Fred McDowell plays “Louise” – LOUIE relative of the Week
This week, the LOUIE REPORT shares a clip of Mississippi Fred McDowell performing “Louise.” It’s not LOUIE, but it is a LOUIE relative! Have a fine weekend, y’all…..!! https://youtu.be/JU_UJwN3WnE
Flash from past – 1977 news tidbit on Kingsmen members
Once upon a time, there were three guys from the Kingsmen that started another band….