Dutch blues magazine Block was an early supporter of The Red Devils, continuing through the 13 years as well. This review of the the 1993 Moulin Blues Festival comes courtesy of Feelgood. We’ve done our best to do a translation of The Red Devils’ mention — if you have a better translation, put it inContinue reading “Red Devils Moulin ’93 review from Block”
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One-of-a-kind notebook gives peek into Red Devils, Butler’s creative process
A notebook belonging to Lester Butler, found in London in 1993, gives a rare glimpse into The Red Devils’ lyrics, setlists and creative process.
Lester Butler memorials 1998
Not long after Lester Butler died in May 1998, I received a package from Enrico Crivellaro, who was Butler’s touring guitarist in 13 in 1997. We had kept in touch after meeting in Kentucky and Indiana, and now he had sent along a memorial flier for Butler, along with a prayer card and short biographyContinue reading “Lester Butler memorials 1998”
Blue Shadows gigs 1989-90
We are catching up with several Blue Shadows dates for the timeline section. We start with several great clippings from the Eddie Clark collection, snapshots of the late-’80s/early-’90s California blues scene. Included are an ad for the first blues hall of fame festival and a postcard for blues night at Spice, both organized by RandyContinue reading “Blue Shadows gigs 1989-90”
Outtakes from famous Lester Butler photo session
Photographer Rens Horn explains how he captured an iconic image of Lester Butler.
“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”
Johnny Morgan on 13: “It was a hybrid”
The versions of “Sweet Tooth” and “Black Hearted Woman” that ended up on “13 featuring Lester Butler” were actually the demo tracks, featuring the propulsive drumming of Johnny Morgan. I spoke with Morgan back on May 29, 2011, at the Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Festival, minutes after he got off stage playing behind BigContinue reading “Johnny Morgan on 13: “It was a hybrid””
Itinerary outlines 1997 13 Europe tour
We’ve been going through thousands of photos, videos, posters, documents and ephemera given to No Fightin’ by drummer Eddie Clark. Much of it focuses on his time with 13 or his many years with William Clarke. Over the coming months, we’ll be posting more rare inventory from the Eddie Clark collection. First up: This faxedContinue reading “Itinerary outlines 1997 13 Europe tour”
13 reissue producer: “We want to carry on his legacy”
“13 featuring Lester Butler” reissue producer James Austin is obviously a big fan of the harmonica player. In a recent email Q&A with nofightin.com, Austin, vice president of A&R for RockBeat Records, talked about the project, his goals and his continuing amazement at Lester Butler. Q: How were you brought aboard this reissue project? WereContinue reading “13 reissue producer: “We want to carry on his legacy””
Review: Bonus tracks, new packaging highlight 13 reissue
“13 featuring Lester Butler” is available again. The reissue, out March 22 on RockBeat Records, features new art, new liner notes and three bonus tracks previously available only on bootleg. We are on record with our love of “13,” so the quality of the music is not in doubt on this reissue. Instead, let’s lookContinue reading “Review: Bonus tracks, new packaging highlight 13 reissue”
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