Read this classic interview, “Blowin’ out reeds with Lester Butler,” from the March 28, 1997, Los Angeles Daily News.
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Lester Butler and 13 on AllMusic
Jasper Heikens captured biography and review material from All Music for the original Lester Butler Tribute Site, including from Char Ham and Cub Koda.
Who were 1989’s ‘King King Rhythm Aces’?
While The Blue Shadows was the longest-running pre-Red Devils name, our new favorite is “The King King Rhythm Aces.” That’s how the band was known for one month in 1989.
Pics: John Bazz photos of Butler, Bateman, Harman and more
Longtime Blasters bassist John Bazz shared several vintage photos from his collection with NoFightin.com.
The Red Devils compiled
A breakdown of the various compilations that featured The Red Devils.
‘King King’ a favorite of these Canadian reviewers
Three 1993 Canadian album reviews (plus one bonus Scottish review) are colorful, and effusive in their praise of “King King.”
‘Quite simply the best live album’: Legendary producer John Leckie on ‘King King’
John Leckie — known for work with The Stone Roses, Radiohead, XTC and more — doesn’t hold back his praise for The Red Devils’ only album, “King King.”
Fiery Red Devils rock OJC Canix, 1993
Zach Zunis and the band storm through a stomping set in this rare video from a club gig in The Netherlands.
Butler & 13 jump at Chesterfield Cafe Madrid
Inside Lester Butler’s final 1997 residency at the Chesterfield Cafe chain, this time in Madrid.
Red Devils July 4 flier shows off American muscle
Jonny Ray Bartel shares a creative July 4, 1992, Red Devils flier that stars a legendary car.
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