Between Richard Berry, the man who wrote LOUIE LOUIE in 1955, and The Kingsmen, the band that transformed this song into the iconic garage rock anthem of 1963, there existed a great…
The Sonics in Seattle 2008 – LOUIE of the Month!
Today, I’m sharing a LOUIE LOUIE that was a long time overdue. Amongst Northwest rock bands from the early 1960’s, the Sonics had a different approach from their peers. They had a…
The Return of the Sonics
Last night, the Sonics did their first performance in Seattle in 36 years. It was definitely a historic moment, and I’m glad I spent the money to fly out for this one….
The Sonics in Seattle 2008
In about 12 hours from now, I’ll be on my way to Seattle to witness one of the most anticipated events in Northwest musical history. The Sonics are doing their first show…
Instant Replay @ Disneyland – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s winner of the LOUIE OF THE WEEK award goes out to the band Instant Replay, who performed LOUIE LOUIE at Disneyland on August 12, 2008. Big thanks out to YouTuber…
Help Steve Ferguson!
I received this message via the Rock & Rap Confidential email newsletter: I’m Tom Staley (NRBQ‘s Original drummer) Dave Marsh recommended I contact you to get the word out about Steve Ferguson….
Neil Hogan’s Guitar Lesson – LOUIE of the Week
Sometimes, a good teacher can make all the difference in the world when you’re trying to figure things out. Because not every person is a musician, it’s good that a guy like…
The Kingsmen (without Jack Ely) – LOUIE of the Week
I’ve been giving Jack Ely a lot of attention to this blog lately, so I thought I’d give some attention to the band that parted ways with him. The Kingsmen had the…
Vegas Report for Jack Ely & the Courtmen
I missed the big show in Las Vegas last week, but here’s a report of the latest reunion with Jack Ely & the Courtmen. Here’s a few words from the man himself:…
RIP: Lloyd Thaxton, host of 60’s TV dance show
Last Sunday, Lloyd Thaxton, host of a popular Los Angeles TV dance show in the 1960s, passed away at the age of 81. After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma back in May,…