From the Sept. 3, 1992, Des Moines (Iowa) Register, we get this interview with Dave Lee Bartel. The occasion was a gig the next week, Sept. 9, at the Iowa State State Memorial Union’s Maintenance Shop (“M-Shop”) venue in Ames, Iowa. Tickets reasonably priced at $2 ($3 day of show). Where did the Devils play?Continue reading “‘A rowdy presentation of the blues’ … Dave Lee Bartel in 1992”
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Video: Ride With the Devils Tonight
It’s Black Friday in the United States today, but No Fightin’ brings you some rare, unheard Red Devils for free. “Ridin’ in the Moonlight,” “Ride With Your Daddy Tonight,” “Pretty Baby” … whatever you call it, it’s The Red Devils Live at the King King club in Hollywood, California, 28 years ago, Nov. 30, 1992.Continue reading “Video: Ride With the Devils Tonight”
Can a record change your life?
“Can you believe we are really here?” That was our theme throughout our European adventure. “Can you believe we are in this hotel room with Paul Size?” “Can you believe we are watching ZZ Top in this tennis area?” “Can you believe we are in the middle-of-nowhere, England?” “Can you believe we are in theContinue reading “Can a record change your life?”
Souvenirs, the week after
We are still unpacking suitcases (and our brains, a little bit) a week after seeing The Red Devils for the first time in 25 years. Here are some of the scraps and souvenirs we brought back.
Lester’s legacy
The Red Devils’ story is tangled and troubled, to say the least. That the band has been able to take their show on the road this summer is satisfying for the musicians and fans alike. One Devil is not so lucky. Lester Butler was many things — artist, friend, brother — but he also couldContinue reading “Lester’s legacy”
Red Devils & ZZ Top fans: Welcome to nofightin.com
For ZZ Top fans and those just discovering The Red Devils for the first time, we’re glad you could make it to nofightin.com. What took you so long? We’ve been here since 2009, cataloging the music and stories of The Red Devils and the late, great Lester Butler. Wander around and find rare music, videosContinue reading “Red Devils & ZZ Top fans: Welcome to nofightin.com”
Eyewitness: Blue Shadows “deadly serious” at the King King
Some of the best stories about The Red Devils come from the people who watched it all go down. Kevin Shattuck was there for Genesis 1: The Blue Shadows 1988 at the King King club.
Red Devils summer calendar filling up
Here are all the dates we have — so far — for The Red Devils June and July across Europe. Solo shows, festivals and an opening stint on ZZ Top’s summer tour mean there are plenty of chances to see the gang in a variety of venues. JUNE 2: Fluor in Amersfoort, The Netherlands JUNE 3:Continue reading “Red Devils summer calendar filling up”
“Dangerous” at the King King 1992
Another live video from the King King club on Nov. 30, 1992 … “She’s Dangerous”
Red Devils at Red Rocks, 93/94
The Red Devils performed two times at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the famous Colorado open-air venue built into a rock formation. Most famous (for guys my age, at least) for an iconic performance by U2 for 1983’s “Under a Blood Red Sky,” Red Rocks hosts concerts regularly. From the now-defunct Rocky Mountain News in Denver: “TheContinue reading “Red Devils at Red Rocks, 93/94”
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