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,…
The Pin’sss – LOUIE of the Week
Today, the LOUIE of the WEEK award goes to The Pin’sss for their Motorhead-inspired rendition. Acccording to their Myspace page at http://myspace.com/thepinsss they are from Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Not bad….
Girth (or Re-Girth) – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE of the WEEK award goes out to GIRTH, not only for their musical performance, but also their wonderful description on YouTube: The much awaited reunion gig of Girth –…
Seven Days Til Vegas – Jack Ely & The Courtmen
Seven days from now, Jack Ely, the original vocalist of LOUIE LOUIE with the Kingsmen, will be performing a very special show in Las Vegas, Nevada with The Courtmen, the band he…
The Kids (1980) – LOUIE of the Week
Twenty-nine years ago, before I ever started this LOUIE documentary quest, there was a punk band in Belgium that performed this song. In fact, LOUIE LOUIE was their third 7″ single, released…
RIP: Earl Palmer, legendary drummer
I just found out that drummer Earl Palmer passed away this weekend. There’s a lot of musicians you call a “legend”, but Earl Palmer was of the guys that literally did it…
Music, Empowerment and Liberation
I love hearing stories about music and empowerment. Last weekend, I saw a film that embraced such concepts. The Singing Revolution is the story of the non-violent path Estonia took to free…