Thirty-five years ago, The Blue Shadows recorded “Louisiana Blues,” marking a pivotal moment in their transition to The Red Devils. With the addition of Paul Size and the interest of Rick Rubin, the band became The Red Devils.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Video: Blue Shadows x Little Walter in 1989
For the fourth year, No Fightin’ showcases an unseen video for Black Friday, this year featuring The Blue Shadows performing at the Hollywood Palace in 1989. This 8mm film shows Little Walter’s tunes dominated the evening.
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.
Groanin’ Lester Butler onstage in 1996
If you lived around LA in 1996, there were plenty of chances to catch “Groanin’ Lester Butler” snoozing the blues at Jack’s Sugar Shack, Blue Cafe, the House of Blues, and many other haunts.
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