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THE DEAD DAISIES Release JOHN LEE HOOKER Cover Video For "Boom Boom" By Larry Petro, News Monkey Friday, April 25, 2025 @ 11:25 AM
"Boom Boom" channels the swagger and soul of Hooker's original, inspired by his time at Detroit's Apex Bar, where the bartender Willa would famously scold him, "Boom boom, you late again!" The phrase sparked one of his biggest crossover hits, and now THE DEAD DAISIES bring that same playful edge and infectious rhythm to their high-octane version. "He thought it was a great title and wrote the song," says frontman John Corabi. "He recorded it with the legendary Motown session band THE FUNK BROTHERS, and we couldn't pass up the opportunity to put our spin on it!!!" The result is a riff-heavy, blues-drenched anthem that pays tribute while making it unmistakably their own.
WatCh the video now on KNAC.COM HERE.
From the moment they stepped into FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the band-John Corabi, David Lowy, Doug Aldrich, Michael Devin, and Sarah Tomek, - felt the weight of history around them. The iconic space, where legends like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and Etta James once recorded, inspired a late-night jam session that quickly became something much bigger. Producer Marti Frederiksen pressed record, and what started as impromptu fun turned into a full-fledged album-one that captures the blues in its purest, most electrifying form.
Across ten powerhouse tracks, Lookin' For Trouble breathes new life into legendary songs, with THE DEAD DAISIES putting their own stamp on each one. The band's high-voltage take on Robert Johnson's "Crossroads"-the song that gave rise to blues mythology-kicked off the album rollout with a scorching tribute to the Delta blues legend.
""Crossroads" by Delta bluesman Robert Johnson has created a myth so large that it's been etched into the very foundation of rock 'n' roll lore," says bassist Michael Devin. "Many bands have covered "Crossroads" over the years, now we've covered it in our own way." The band's rendition has already been met with praise, with Raised by Cassettes calling it "a high-energy, soul-drenched performance that bridges past and present." The track is also receiving airplay on radio stations across Germany, the UK, and Australia.
Elsewhere on the album, the band tears through classics like "Going Down" (Freddie King) and "Black Betty" (Lead Belly), putting their own hard-hitting spin on these blues staples. The setlist also includes smoldering renditions of "Born Under A Bad Sign" (Albert King), "Sweet Home Chicago" (Robert Johnson), and "The Thrill Is Gone" (B.B. King), each one injected with THE DEAD DAISIES' signature grit and intensity.
At its core, Lookin' For Trouble is a testament to the enduring power of the blues. The band approached the album with a deep respect for the genre's origins, recording the songs live to capture the spontaneity and emotion that make blues so timeless.
"This album is our love letter to the blues," says John Corabi. "When I first heard blues, it was through bands like LED ZEPPELIN and THE ROLLING STONES. The deeper I researched my heroes, the deeper I got into the history of this music. The blues is the soul of rock ‘n' roll-it's in everything we do."
Guitarist Doug Aldrich adds, "We cut these songs live, in the same room where so many legends recorded. It was all about feel-capturing the rawness and authenticity that makes blues so powerful."
With Lookin' For Trouble on the horizon, if you want to catch the band live playing in Europe this summer check out these dates:
EU Tour
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Lookin' For Trouble Tracklisting