Watch: Bruce Willis, Lester Butler & The Red Devils jam on Japan TV 1991
Bruce Willis toured Japan 34 years ago promoting “The Last Boy Scout,” featuring The Red Devils in a never-before-seen video of him performing “Checkin’ Up On My Baby” on Japanese TV. No Fightin’s 6th annual Black Friday Video!
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Guitar mags celebrate Size & Bartel (and Flanigin)
The Red Devils guitarists were part of short “King King” features in Guitar World and Guitar Player magazines in the early ’90s.
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The ‘King’ & ‘King’ who named a legendary club and album
Frank and Debra Hsu had no idea in 1973 that their Chinese restaurant in Hollywood would become a world famous bar — or that their names would forever be associated with an American blues band.
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Block in memoriam: A farewell to Lester Butler
Block Magazine recalls “the shocking news of the death of Lester Butler, a week after his spiritual performance in Ospel” in 1998.
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Blue Cafe posters 1995-97 + Lester kids’ T-shirt
Vince Jordan shared these posters from his Long Beach, California, club, The Blue Cafe.
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Listen: Chris Masterson live with Lester Butler in Santa Monica
Lester Butler showcased the California version of 13 with guitarist Chris Masterson at 14 Below on March 29, 1998. Check out two live cuts from that show: “Automatic” and “Devil Woman.”
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F’ around and find out, starring The Red Devils
Lesson learned: If you promise to pay The Red Devils, you had better come through.
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Is this rediscovered Red Devils 1991 promo tape the ‘last frontier’ for collectors?
A Red Devils fan discovered an obscure promo tape in his collection — likely the band’s very first release on Def American Records.
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‘Mystic Chiefs,’ ‘Easy Tiger’ show deep blues spirit
New albums from Johnny Ray Jones and Ian Siegal & Johnny Mastro are soulful, spontaneous and so good.
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Belinda + Buster: When Bill Bateman and Go-Go’s singer were ‘first couple of Hollywood’
Cadillacs, meat bones and a new haircut: In 1982, Bill Bateman and Belinda Carlisle felt like “the first couple of Hollywood.”
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Canned Heat have Red Devils along for the ride, 1992
The Red Devils opened for Canned Heat at a Hollywood nightclub in 1992. More than 30 years later, and Canned Heat is still on the road.
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Red Devils is the future of blues, says 1994 magazine
Music & Media magazine celebrated The Red Devils as a rising blues band much too late in 1994. Several adjacent musicians, however, remain active today.
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Video: 13 goes ‘So Low Down’ in 1997
For the fifth year, No Fightin’ showcases an unseen video for Black Friday, this time featuring 13 performing “So Low Down” in 1997.
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New designs, styles and sales in No Fightin’ Threadless shop
Pick from several original designs to represent your favorite band and your favorite website.
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Surf, sex and ‘Goin’ To The Church’
YouTube user @Malama_Ki shared a memorable experience after surfing in Pohoiki, Hawaii — and it has to do with The Red Devils and a German woman.
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Lester Butler lends his blues to two legendary rock Johnnys
Lester Butler’s discography includes surprising collaborations with rock legends Johnny Rivers and Johnny Hallyday. Both artists used Butler’s harmonica prowess to bluesy effect on two 1990s releases.
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Red-hot praise for Moeller/Size
A music writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 1996 passionately promoted the “Funky Worm” band of Johnny Moeller and Paul Size, highlighting their innovative blend of blues and funk.
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Bill Bateman ready to rumble in 1990
Bill Bateman imagines a brawl between the bluesers and the metalheads in this June 1990 Blue Shadows interview.
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Did The Red Devils play this Australian fest in 1994?
The Byron Bay Bluesfest is an acclaimed music festival in Australia, with a history dating back to 1990. In 1994, they advertised a lineup with The Red Devils.
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2 nights with Lester Butler’s 13 in 1997
In 1997, Lester Butler underwent significant changes as he debuted a new band in Lexington, Kentucky, and Bloomington, Indiana. The performances showcased a leaner band and sound, and we were there to bear witness.
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“Blackwater Roll” lyrics video
Here are all the words on The Red Devils’ “Blackwater Roll,” including a lyrics video from NoFightin.com.
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Lester Butler explains the draw of The Red Devils
The Red Devils were featured in the Oct. 12, 1992, edition of Music Connection in a fun Lester Butler interview and a brutal CD review.
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Red Devils make Indiana debut, 1992
Lester Butler gave an interview to a local newspaper before The Red Devils’ Oct. 13, 1992, gig in Bloomington, Indiana.
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On the road, sometimes, with Red Devils and John Campbell
In early 1993, The Red Devils embarked on a troubled tour with blues musician John Campbell, marred by several cancellations before the enterprise fell apart.
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13 stops at famous Zoo Bar in 1997
Lincoln, Nebraska’s Zoo Bar has been a hub for blues musicians since 1973. 13 featuring Lester Butler stopped there for a July 29, 1997, gig.
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60 days in ’93: How The Red Devils conquered Europe
From April 1 to May 31, The Red Devils played a series of important dates throughout Europe, exposing the band to an audience that would continue to be loyal to them for more than 30 years.
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Blue Shadows drawing celebs to King King in 1990
Bruce Willis, John Entwhistle, Johnny Rivers and a stolen bass: Tales of The Blue Shadows at King King in 1990.
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Inside The Red Devils 1992 Def American press kit
The Red Devils were introduced to the public at large on “King King” in 1992. But the Def American band press kit filled in a lot of blanks in those early days.
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Another look at Rens Horn’s 13 portraits
Photographer Rens Horn shared several of his distinct mixed media-style images with Jasper Heikens for the original Lester Butler Tribute Site.
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From King King to Hong Kong: Lester Butler in action at Planet Hollywood
On May 29, 1994, Planet Hollywood Hong Kong opened with a star-studded event featuring Bruce Willis and The Accelerators.
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