Joe Hill Louis and Willie Nix may not be famous pillars of Sun Records, but their songs were proto-versions of “Automatic” and “Goin’ to the Church,” respectively, some 40 years earlier. A deep dive into the Memphis influence on “King King.” #KingKingXXX
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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.
The rare and collectible Red Devils
There isn’t much in the way of merchandise for The Red Devils or 13. Beyond the records, here is some of the swag that has been coveted by fans.
Q&A: Jasper Heikens on Lester Butler
With his original Lester Butler Tribute Site now coming to NoFightin.com, we reached out to Jasper Heikens to learn about the man (and harmonica player).
Lester Butler Tribute Site joins NoFightin.com
The creator of the original Lester Butler Tribute Site has allowed NoFightin.com to bring the site back online, a couple of decades after its debut.
‘Devil Woman’ on film
“Devil Woman” was The Red Devils’ best chance for soundtrack fame #KingKingXXX
“If they’re buying drinks, then you’re making money”
Lester Butler gets real in this 1993 interview in Rock Compact Disc Magazine.
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.
Billy Boy Arnold’s beat powered ‘King King’ and beyond
Billy Boy Arnold is one of the foundational influences for The Red Devils. A deep dive into “King King” shows that influence beyond one cover song. #KingKingXXX
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.
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