I’m glad to see an article on TopTenz.net on “Top 10 Controversial Pieces of Music.” I’m partial to #6, but nothing new there… Click here to see what I’m talking about.. Thanks…
John O’Hara and his Playboys (1964) – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE comes all the way from Germany circa 1964. John O’Hara and his Playboys, NOT to be confused with Ron Holden & the Playboys (one of the earliest bands to…
Animated Animal House-style video – LOUIE of the Week
Now, for something completely different for this week’s LOUIE…. On YouTube, I stumbled upon a fun little animated video created by PieperComics. This is a fun little animated cartoon of an Animal…
Bionic Twist at Atlas School of Rock – LOUIE of Week
This week, the LOUIE of the Week spotlight is pointed at Bionic Twist, a group of young performers doing the song live at Atlas School of Rock on July 22nd 2011. Bionic…
RIP: Tim Alexander, singer-songwriter
A few months ago, I posted something about the death of my friend Shasta Bates, a gifted singer-songwriter that I thought deserved to find success in the music industry. Sadly, I’ve got…
Geno Henderson & the Florence Greenberg Broadway show- LOUIEs of the Week
I found a great funky version of LOUIE LOUIE online by a guy named Geno Henderson. He’s got quite a resume behind him, too! As a native of Los Angeles, Geno began…
Cheney: I Kept “Louie, Louie” Lyrics Safe After 9/11
The Gerbil News Network shares a poignant excerpt from former Vice President Dick Cheney‘s new autobiography. WASHINGTON, D.C. Making the rounds of Sunday political talk shows to promote his new book “In…
Little Foxy Apple & tHe new Gel- LOUIE of the Week
Last week, life was somewhat hectic at LOUIE central, and there was really no time to find a worthy LOUIE for the LOUIE of the Week feature. This week, we’re back with…
Papa Clutch 1987 – LOUIE of Week
This week, the LOUIE of Week spotlight is pointed at an archival 1987 performance of the band/musician known as Papa Clutch! ENJOY! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMd9SrHhavk
RIP: Jerry Leiber of Leiber & Stoller
Jerry Leiber of Leiber & Stoller has passed away. It’s difficult to properly convey the cultural impact this songwriting team has had on 20th Century music, so I won’t even bother. There’s…