In 1996, a dedicated Lester Butler fan in The Netherlands created the first site about the harmonica player, his life and music.
Jasper Heikens’ site became the resource for Butler information in those early days of the internet. His email list connected fans and musicians from around the world, and his work was an inspiration for NoFightin.com.
When Jasper’s site went offline, we saw an opportunity to help out. We are proud to host the original Lester Butler Tribute Site here on NoFightin.com.
Major credits to those who helped me: Michele Rotter, John & Irene Williamson, Donnie Mortone, Robert Atskin, Rens Horn, Bas Brouwer, Ivan Lavery, Chris “Bulldog” Wobben, Eddie Clark, Big Pete v/d Pluym, John Ates, Ruud v/d Braber, Ben van Noordende, John Crooks, Wim Huybrechts, Mickboy, Hook Herrera, Paul “The Kid” Size, Alex Schultz, Meadors5, Terry Dumont, Tom Harold (T.H.), Richard W. Rinn, T-Ray, Rick Marsh, Scott Dirks, Garry Warren (Indiana), Virginia Tura, Pasi Rytkonen, Cynthia Brouwer, and Hannie. And all who I forgot to mention … thanks for helping me! – Jasper Heikens
Photography provided by: Alex Schultz, John & Irene Williamson, John Ates, Pieter v/d Pluym, Rens Horn, and Robert Atskin. All photos used with permission by Jasper Heikens for NoFightin.com / Forbidden to use or copy any images without permission!
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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!
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.
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.
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.
Blue Cafe posters 1995-97 + Lester kids’ T-shirt
Vince Jordan shared these posters from his Long Beach, California, club, The Blue Cafe.
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.”
F’ around and find out, starring The Red Devils
Lesson learned: If you promise to pay The Red Devils, you had better come through.
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.
‘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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