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.
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.
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.
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.
Lester Butler: ‘Music helps me escape my head’
Lester Butler opens up about drugs, creativity, and the end of The Red Devils in this 1997 interview in Oor magazine.
The final days of Lester Butler
Twenty-five years after the death of Lester Butler, No Fightin’ tells the story of those last days, using archival interviews, court documents and new sourcing.
Lester Butler in 1997: ‘Blues is a healing thing’
Read this classic interview, “Blowin’ out reeds with Lester Butler,” from the March 28, 1997, Los Angeles Daily News.
Photos: Lester Butler, Bruce Willis and the Planet Hollywood band
Check out these rare photos featuring Bruce Willis and Lester Butler onstage in 1995.
Butler and Size share a laugh at Moulin 1998
Check out these two candid backstage photos of Lester Butler and Paul Size at the Moulin Blues Festival on May 2, 1998.
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