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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.

‘Saint Mick’ gathers his Devils, 1992

In late June 1992, the LA Weekly was the first to report on the Mick Jagger/Red Devils session, before the tubes had time to cool down.

Red Devils play essential set on ‘2 Meter Sessies’ (1993)

At the top of their game, The Red Devils performed its essential “2 Meter Sessies” set during its European tour in May 1993.

Onstage with The Red Devils and Zach Zunis at the Paradiso, 1993

Thanks to Harold Schreuder in Holland, we have some “new ” looks at The Red Devils in 1993 to share. Harold tells us that he saw the band a few times that year, including meeting The Red Devils (with Zach Zunis replacing Paul Size) at their Nov. 29, 1993, performance at the Paradiso in Amsterdam,Continue reading “Onstage with The Red Devils and Zach Zunis at the Paradiso, 1993”