The music of Lester Butler was again summoned in a November European tribute with a rogues gallery of former Lester Butler and 13 musicians.
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Video: Blue Shadows x Little Walter in 1989
For the fourth year, No Fightin’ showcases an unseen video for Black Friday, this year featuring The Blue Shadows performing at the Hollywood Palace in 1989. This 8mm film shows Little Walter’s tunes dominated the evening.
In 1986, a Red Devils trio flirted with hard rock
For a brief time in the mid-’80s, a power trio Red Devils recorded a demo, inspired the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and were captured live on this wild set from Huntington Beach.
The Red Devils’ 7 most-played songs are …
NoFightin.com looked at available setlists and calculated how many times songs were played during Red Devils shows.
Video: Red Devils’ ‘Backstroke’ in Scotland, 1993
The Red Devils rock King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow in this rare 1993 video.
London’s Borderline club forever tied to Red Devils’ myth
Mick Jagger, live bootlegs, and a farewell: London’s Borderline club is a key part of The Red Devils’ story.
Red Devils ‘up-and-coming’ at 1993 Mississippi Valley Blues Fest
“Headed straight for the ceiling,” Lester Butler and The Red Devils look forward to a 1993 festival gig at the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival.
The Red Devils rock London’s Tower Records, 1993
Listen as The Red Devils play a live set at Tower Records in Piccadilly Circus, London, on July 16, 1993.
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.
Catching up: Red Devils Pinkpop podcast; Lester Butler in OOR
Before we launch into a busy new year, here are a couple of quick items you might have missed toward the end of 2021.
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