My friend Gene Maye, just launched a website dedicated to his brother Arthur Lee Maye. Arthur Lee Maye (1934-2002) was a singer of great Doo-Wop melodies, a major league baseball player, and…
RIP: George Duke, jazz pianist
I’m saddened to report that George Duke has passed away. He just released his album- “DreamWeaver,” which debuted at #1 on the Contemporary Jazz Chart. It was a tribute to his wife,…
Hail Hail Kim Fowley! (LOUIE of the Week)
Last week, I had an opportunity to meet and shoot an interview with Kim Fowley for the long-awaited documentary on the song LOUIE LOUIE. Kim worked with Richard Berry in early 1960’s…
Lost Lyrics of Famous Songs
Cracked.com had an intriguing article entitled “5 Insane Lost Verses That Change the Meaning of Famous Songs.” LOUIE LOUIE is not one of the featured songs with the “lost lyrics,” but it…
Iggylou and The Stutz Bearcat Jim Beamers – LOUIE of the Week
This week, LOUIE is a special treat from the Czech Republic. This time, it’s Iggylou and The Stutz Bearcat Jim Beamers – performing LOUIE LOUIE on May 30th, 2013 from Czech Republic,…
J.J. Jackson – LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE of the Week spotlight is directed at J.J. Jackson, performing LOUIE LOUIE on July 7, 2013 at Festival de Inverno Granja Vianna – Jazz & Blues at The…
Benedict Arnold & the Traitors w/ Mark Lindsay- LOUIE of the Week
A little over a month ago, UGLY THINGS magazine had a big 30th Anniversary party that lasted three days in San Diego, CA. There was a lot of music at this event…
Fried Chicken on a String – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE performed by a group known as “Fried Chicken on a String” at the 2013 Midwest Music Center Rock Band Camp in downtown Norfolk, Nebraska. Truth be told, this choice…
Dave Beers and Drummin in da Hood – LOUIE of the Week
This week, we celebrate with a 4th of July drum circle LOUIE LOUIE by Dave Beers and Drummin in da Hood with a Hoodsport community festivity! ENJOY! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9NtIF1_f3I
RIP: Bobby “Blue” Bland, blues singer extraordinaire
We lost another great singer this week. Legendary blues singer Bobby “Blue” Bland has left the land of the living. I’ve read and heard some excellent tributes for Bobby, with various people…