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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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.
2024 catch-up: New Wicked Lo-Down, Dave Lee returns
The Wicked Lo-Down joins Gulf Coast Records for their sophomore album; Dave Lee Bartel returns to the stage; friends mourn Lori Peralta.
The Red Devils on the eve of first US tour
The Los Angeles Times catches The Red Devils in August 1992, when they were graduating from local bar band to touring machine.
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.
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.
December catch-up: Jungle Show returns; Wicked Lo-Down gets hot
The year is winding down, but there is still plenty going on of interest to fans of The Red Devils Expanded Musical Universe.
The Red Devils rock London’s Tower Records, 1993
Listen as The Red Devils play a live set at Tower Records in Piccadilly Circus, London, on July 16, 1993.
Canned Heat’s Larry ‘The Mole’ Taylor fills in on bass for Red Devils, 1992
The Red Devils’ Dec. 31, 1992, show at Jack’s Sugar Shack in Los Angeles boasted a surprising, one-time lineup with Canned Heat’s legendary Larry “The Mole” Taylor on bass.
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