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The Red Devils throw dirt on ‘Def’ in 1993
“It died of terminal acceptance”: How The Red Devils became the house band at one of the strangest funerals ever.
‘Devil Woman’ on film
“Devil Woman” was The Red Devils’ best chance for soundtrack fame #KingKingXXX
Bill Bateman: ‘Do I remember any of it? Hell no!’
A great, 10-minute interview with Bill Bateman gives a rare chance to hear from the legendary drummer in his own words, voice and cadence.
“If they’re buying drinks, then you’re making money”
Lester Butler gets real in this 1993 interview in Rock Compact Disc Magazine.
Listen to The Red Devils with the Allman Brothers in 1992
Two soundboard-quality recordings shine light on The Red Devils’ 1992 opening slots for the Allman Brothers. The Sept. 1 Richmond, Va., and Sept. 4 Charlotte, N.C., recordings represent the band’s sixth and eighth opening spots (by our count) for the Brothers.
Billy Boy Arnold’s beat powered ‘King King’ and beyond
Billy Boy Arnold is one of the foundational influences for The Red Devils. A deep dive into “King King” shows that influence beyond one cover song. #KingKingXXX
Timeline: 13 new dates, including 1 accident
Eddie Clark’s 1998 datebook adds more gigs to the 13 timeline — plus one crash.
Butler on Bateman: ‘He’s like a Marine drill sergeant!’
At the end of 1992, Lester Butler told the Los Angeles Times how this “blues bar band” was living the dream.
‘King King’: After 30 years, accept no substitutes
“King King” at 30: There is no substitute. There is no sequel. All the magic is captured on that disc. #KingKingXXX
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