So The White Stripes have officially split up. They are no more. This is sad news. Here at Loose we’re big fans of The White Stripes. Certainly one of the greatest live bands ever!
Whilst getting all nostalgic, listening to their music, we found ourselves scouring the net for video footage and re-discovered this little gem – “Meet Arthur Dottweiler“.
We re-watched it. We laughed. We re-watched parts TWO & THREE and we laughed a little bit more. All over again.
But who is Mr Dottweiler? Think you know? Well then, click I know! and tell us. Not only will you impress us with your knowledge and your ability to recognise a musician in disguise, but we’ll also enter you into a good old fashioned, name-in-a-hat type of draw to win a CD. Give us the band name and we’ll award one lucky winner with an album of that very band.
We’ll give you up until Thursday 8th Feb to get your answers in to us. Good luck.
* COMPETITION NOW CLOSED *
Sad news that country legend Charlie Louvin passed away on Wednesday, aged 83.
Loose were fortunate enough to meet Charlie when he played the BBC Electric Proms back in 2007, along with both The Handsome Family and Blanche. A proper character.
We went in search of a some evidence of this event and were rather thrilled to find that the BBC had done a “minute by minute report” of the gig, along with a few photos.
You may find the Charlie Louvin / Handsome Family report over HERE. Example: “21.49 – The Handsome Family have joined Charlie on stage. Renee says they’re so honoured, one of them may burst into flames.”
Fortunately, as far as we are aware, no spontaneous human combustion did occur on this particular night.
And you may find the Blanche part over HERE. Example: “21.16 – Oh my goodness Feeny just danced on a table in the audience!”
Fortunately, as far as we are aware, no members of Blanche fell off a table and broke their legs, on this particular night.
We made a playlist to celebrate the music of Charlie Louvin as there is much music to celebrate. You can’t go wrong with a few Louvin Brothers songs. Head on over HERE to give it a listen.
We have just learned that Blanche will play a couple of songs as part of The Don Was Super Session.
More news of Dan John Miller and Blanche to follow shortly
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