Once again, another year ends, and we pause to reflect on those whose journeys came to a close. It’s yet another incomplete list of departed individuals that made an impact on this…
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Fundraiser for Stretch Riedle (aka “give the drummer some”) – LOUIEs of the Week
One week ago, my good friend Jeff Riedle (aka “Stretch“), who’s been a major advisor to the LOUIE project, suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday night, and has been in the hospital…
Playboy, LOUIE LOUIE and the Pursuit of Happiness (RIP: Hugh Hefner)
Last month, we lost Hugh Hefner, the creator of Playboy magazine. A lot of things have been written about this man and the empire he created. When he started this magazine his…
RIP: Grant Hart of Hüsker Dü – LOUIE of the Week
Today, we learned that Grant Hart of Hüsker Dü passed away from kidney cancer at the age of 56. Grant was best known as the drummer and co-songwriter for Hüsker Dü, a…
In Search of 1983 Tacoma Dome show footage!
I thought I’d throw out yet another public request as I continue my search for media coverage of the 1983 Tacoma Dome event that featured the only time Richard Berry ever appeared…
RIP: Buck Ormsby of Fabulous Wailers + Etiquette Records
Today, Saturday October 29th, I was saddened to learn that my friend Buck Ormsby died early this morning on his birthday. Here’s the message I saw on Buck’s Facebook wall: Thank you…
Celebrating the life of Steve Mackay this weekend!
This weekend in SF Bay Area, we’re celebrating the life of Steve Mackay! On Thursday, Feb 24th at KFJC Radio (home of the infamous Maximum LOUIE LOUIE marathon) there was a big…
RIP: Lady Bo, rock legend + Max LOUIE performer – LOUIE of the Week
I was so very saddened when I learned that Lady Bo passed away last week. When I first began what turned into a rather unique journey documenting the legacy of the song…
RIP: Lady Bo (short version)
I received word that Lady Bo (Peggy Jones Malone), whose band backed up Richard Berry and Jack Ely at the KFJC Maximum LOUIE LOUIE marathon, has passed away. I will be sharing…
RIP: Jack Ely, original lead singer of the Kingsmen
Jack Ely, the original lead singer on the most popular version ever recorded of the song LOUIE LOUIE, died this week at his home in Oregon. Jack was a member of the…