From our friend Feelgood comes this story about 13’s Jan. 30, 1998, gig at Bolwerk, videos of which are available on YouTube. Nothing groundbreaking here, but a fine read nonetheless. More accurate translations are appreciated. LESTER BUTLER PLAYS BLUES THE WAY IT SHOULD BE by Jacob Haagsma, Leeuwarder Courant Jan. 20, 1998 SNEEK — From PinkpopContinue reading “1998 Bolwerk, Sneek: Butler plays blues the way it should be”
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‘King King’ released on 180 gram limited red vinyl
“King King” is getting the deluxe packaging treatment for its 20th anniversary after all, thanks to Dutch boutique label Music On Vinyl. This marks the first time The Red Devils’ “King King” has been released on vinyl and, apparently, Music On Vinyl is giving the record the reissue treatment it deserves. From musiconvinyl.com: Their onlyContinue reading “‘King King’ released on 180 gram limited red vinyl”
‘King King’ reissue coming Tuesday
According to several websites, “King King” is set for reissue this Tuesday, Jan. 31, by Universal Import. For instance, the U.S. amazon.com website lists “King King” as an import at $29.50, with a Tuesday release date. We’ve not been able to find any information about this release. From our vantage point, it looks like aContinue reading “‘King King’ reissue coming Tuesday”
Ready for 2012
Thanks everyone for visiting No Fightin’ in 2011 — and thanks for letting us recover a little into 2012! We have lots of plans for the blog this year, the 20th anniversary of The Red Devils’ “King King.” Keep watching this space for some new Red Devils and Lester Butler goodies. You can also follow usContinue reading “Ready for 2012”
“Better Cut That Out” lyrics
While the closer “Better Cut That Out” is a favorite on the “King King” record, one question remains: Just what is Lester Butler singing? This song is a little rough — Butler sings the second verse twice — and even the album credits are confusing. On the first Def American pressings, the song is calledContinue reading ““Better Cut That Out” lyrics”
USA Today: “King King” raw, rootsy blues
A glowing “King King” review from USA Today’s Oct. 28, 1992, edition. Is this one of the earlier, mainstream notices of that album? RED DEVILS LIVE ALBUM BLASTS RAW, ROOTSY BLUES by Edna Gundersen USA Today Hellbent for blues, the red-hot Red Devils have cranked out the year’s most electrifying live album, a stunning debut.Continue reading “USA Today: “King King” raw, rootsy blues”
Skelly praises Red Devils in NME list
The Coral’s James Skelly is quickly becoming one of The Red Devils’ most outspoken supporters. First he calls “King King” the best thing he’s heard all year, now he adds them to NME’s list of the “100 Greatest Albums You’ve Never Heard.” His thoughts are a little more detailed and expansive than what appeared inContinue reading “Skelly praises Red Devils in NME list”
The Coral’s James Skelly on ‘King King’
The January 2011 edition of Mojo magazine has a Red Devils mention, in the annual “The Best Thing I’ve Heard All Year” section. James Skelly, singer and guitarist from the psych-folk band The Coral, describes his newfound love for “King King”: John Leckie played me The Red Devils’ “King King” album when we were inContinue reading “The Coral’s James Skelly on ‘King King’”
Lyrics: Mr. Highway Man
Mr. Highway Man (Chester Burnett), from King King Highway man, please don’t block the road Mr. Highway man, please don’t block my road You got my head spinnin’, little girl I’m goin’ down slow Got to tell everybody in the neighborhood Tell everybody in the neighborhood You’re a sweet little girl, sure don’t mean meContinue reading “Lyrics: Mr. Highway Man”
Blue Shadows 1990 dates added to timeline
We’ve tried to verify all the material you see on nofightin.com with links back to source material. In this case, we think the source might have it wrong. In the King King club Web site’s history section, they have several old fliers and handbills with dates. A calendar labeled “July 1990” lists several Blue ShadowsContinue reading “Blue Shadows 1990 dates added to timeline”
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