King King is the debut album by the blues-rock band The Red Devils. It was recorded live at King King Club in Los Angeles[1] during three or four of their regular Monday-night performances in 1991.[2] The album captures the immediacy and informality of a small club performance.[3] It features the band's interpretation of blues songs originally recorded by Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Howlin' Wolf, and Willie Dixon as well as some band originals.
Personnel
- Lester Butler – vocals and harmonica
- Paul "The Kid" Size – lead guitar
- Dave Lee Bartel – rhythm guitar
- Johnny Ray Bartel – bass
- Bill Bateman – drums
References
- 1 2 In 1991–92, King King was at 6th St. and La Brea Ave., normally considered Mid-Wilshire, not Hollywood.
- ↑
Leroy, Dan (2007). The Greatest Music Never Sold: Secrets of Legendary Lost Albums by David Bowie, Seal, Beastie Boys, Chicago, Mick Jagger, and More!. Backbeat Books. pp. 117&ndash, 44. ISBN 978-0-87930-905-3.
- 1 2
Ham, Char. "King King – album review". allmusic. Retrieved October 13, 2010.
- ↑
Gundersen, Edna (October 28, 1992). "Red Devils Live Album Blasts Raw, Rootsy Blues". USA Today. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
- ↑
Appleford, Steve (August 23, 1992). "Red Devils' Rowdy Gigs Lure Some Famous Fans". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
- ↑ Lyrics by Butler.
- ↑ Using music by James Moore aka Slim Harpo.
- ↑ John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson I recorded "Better Cut that Out" in 1947.