Bruce Willis, John Entwhistle, Johnny Rivers and a stolen bass: Tales of The Blue Shadows at King King in 1990.
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Hackney Diamonds? Don’t forget Mick Jagger’s top unreleased blues record
The Rolling Stones’ new album “Hackney Diamonds” is getting all the press, but watch out for another release of the Jagger/Red Devils bootleg called “The Blues Session: Classic Recordings From the 90’s.”
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.
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.
Red Devils July 4 flier shows off American muscle
Jonny Ray Bartel shares a creative July 4, 1992, Red Devils flier that stars a legendary car.
Rare Red Devils fliers and backstage pass
Check out some of the earliest Red Devils/Lester Butler fliers.
Listen to The Red Devils with the Allman Brothers in 1992
Two soundboard-quality recordings shine light on The Red Devils’ 1992 opening slots for the Allman Brothers. The Sept. 1 Richmond, Va., and Sept. 4 Charlotte, N.C., recordings represent the band’s sixth and eighth opening spots (by our count) for the Brothers.
Butler on Bateman: ‘He’s like a Marine drill sergeant!’
At the end of 1992, Lester Butler told the Los Angeles Times how this “blues bar band” was living the dream.
‘King King’: After 30 years, accept no substitutes
“King King” at 30: There is no substitute. There is no sequel. All the magic is captured on that disc. #KingKingXXX
Lock, stock and The Red Devils smoking in Sweden
Sorting fact from fantasy on The Red Devils at Gino Rock Club in Sweden, 1993.
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