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I can recall Joe Savage being at "Reds" in Akron back in the 80's. He had a Boa constrictor then and his "schtick" was to disappear by climbing into the false ceiling and then reappearing at your table. He happened to grab me the only night I saw him, and took me with him on stage. We partied! Seems like the girls love entertainers.GM

I can recall Joe Savage being at "Reds" in Akron back in the 80's. He had a Boa constrictor then and his "schtick" was to disappear by climbing into the false ceiling and then reappearing at your table. He happened to grab me the only night I saw him, and took me with him on stage. We partied! Seems like the girls love entertainers.GM

I saw him at a bar called "Remington's" in Savannah in '83. He cut MY table in half. His 5 year old son was killed by one of his pet leopards in about '88.

I actually played with his band in '74 - '75. Most notable would be the review in a Kansas City newspaper that stated that our music was "what we would all be forced to listen to if Hitler had won the war". A splendid time was guaranteed for all.

I actually saw Joe Savage with the band "Wizard" in the mid 70's in Massachsetts. The band was great played a lot of Led Zepplin and Joe had his Boa Constrictor and performed with it hidden under a cape. Anyone know any of them are now?

Joe was living in Nashville. His 3 year old daughter was mauled to death in Nashville suburbs (where he lived) by one of his exotic cats. He was a big advocate for "owning exotic cats" and He was on the news in Nashville right after his daughter was killed saying he still thought that people should be allowed to own wild animals, yada yada yada.

He played a lot in Vegas too in the late 80's. I remember driving through and seeing his name on a marquee there...

I don't know if he's still living in Nashville (or the area) or not as I moved away and have been traveling pretty much since then.

i sang with joe for 9 or so years.......no i wasnt his wife ! his wife never sang with him.as far as any children being mauled by the exotic cat {which happened to be a spotted leopard named taboo}the only one was his very own daughter, my god daughter and she unfortunately did not survive the attack.Joe is alive and well in nashville tn. and as ever, is working on a new stage production featuring the cotton club theme.thought you'd like to know the real story. sincerly, Lee hirsch aka. lee marquett

I remember this, her name was Nikka Joe Savage and she was two years old. Her mother's name was Kim and little Nikka was adorable! I saw her just a few weeks before her tragic accident. She was in MD visiting family. I hear Kim has since had a son.

Yes, Joe Savage is alive and well and is preparing to revive "The Joe Savage Experience".
The premiere show is scheduled for November 4, 2004 at ALLEYGATORS Underground Lounge in Printers Alley in Nashville, TN. Joe has been called "The King of Commando Rock", "The wild man of rock and roll" and you never know what he's going to do next. This act contains adult language, adult content and is not meant for wimps. Be there if you dare.

watched joe and lee perform alot of times in nashville 1983-85.they all including the band members were the best night club band around.i would really like to see them all again.the greatest show on the clubs earth.

mmmmm....Joe is going to revive the Savage Experience. Interesting, I'll have to call him an wish him well. I was his guitarist for 13 years. Joe Savage.....interesting cat.

Joe Savage...no one can hold a key to Joe...he has a heart of gold, the eyes of a Tiger,an old soul...never ending...a spirit like an Eagle, wonderful energy...he is in a class all by himself...a True Showman...a MAN among men...who shines like a jewel! How can one describe "My JOE"...to really know him is to stand in awe of him. He is...and will always be...the Man I love.
LeiLani ~ Kaua'i, Hawaii

To LeiLani From Hawaii: You have warmed my heart with your words and your kind gesture. With some-one like you rooting for me, all things are possible. I will continue to progress in my music and I will stay in touch with you as often as time will allow.

Aloha,

Joe Savage

Joe and his band played our wedding in 1976 at a club in Nashua NH called "The Brothers Four". It was an awesum gig. There were over 1000 in attendance, we personally knew only about 100 of those people as the club was open to the public and our wedding was part of the evening. Him and his band played the club frequently and when my wife and I set our wedding date the owner of the club asked us who we wanted to play the wedding and we chose Joe and his band. Joe was wild back then and I've always wondered what he's been doing since then.

For some very strange reason Joe Savage popped into my head. He was playing in Baton Rouge way back when I was only 18..now I am 44. He had the snake then. I was a cocktail waitress at the club and had a huge crush on him. I ended up spending the night with him and that ended my crush.
what a trip that he is still out there performing.
Nan

This is so unbelievable. Yes we did and yes it was. Sorry. I was very young and inexperienced though.

Nan

I am *SO* happy to see postings from Joe and Lee I can't even tell you! I saw them repeatedly in the NY and CT suburbs in the early 80's and absolutely had the time of my life each and every night.

Now I'm 40+ and in California. I've probably seen hundreds of bands including the big names from Metallica to Ramones to Everclear to Nine Inch Nails. I still put the Joe Savage Band up there with any of them.

Thanks and best to you all!

- Jon

I remember Joe at the Fore'n'aft in Brewster, N.Y. carving his signature in the wall with his memorable chain saw in the early 80's Does anyone remember that?

Hey, JoAnn!

The Fore'n'aft - that was one of the clubs where I saw Joe, Lee, and the rest of the band. Great place to see them, especially when compared to Gemini II (Tarrytown?)where I saw them more often.

The more I think about it, the more I remember. The bottles of Jack poured into the crowed, the chainsaw, Lee's Janis Joplin tributes, Joe coming out in a Zoot suit one time (or so I remember it). Whoa!

I saw Joe's show in the mid 70's in Lincoln Nebraska at a place called "Little Bo's." I thought his performance was great.

I interviewed him a day or so later for the Daily Nebraskan, the University of Nebraska's recognized newspaper.

I remember the snake, he telling me he was a former Captain in the U.S. Army, and had a shaved bald head . . . when that was "different."

I didn't see a chainsaw, though.

One of his signature tunes was "Fire", by, I believe, the Chambers Brothers.

Wow, a long time ago.

Bruce

Man Joe did a stint at the Treasure Island Resort in Grand Cayman, I am just reminiscing about it with an old girlfriend as I type this. He dragged her up on the stage with her High Heel Boots and made her stand on him while he sat on a bed of nails.

What a crazy cat, his first night he started too early and as he was cutting out of his coffin he cut through the TV projection Screen he was behind! He used to grab Bottles of JD from the bar and pour it down everyone's throat.

Does anyone know how GiGi his daughter is doing? She came down a few times to Cayman while I was working at the Hotel, she was a chip off the old block too. What a great guy he was back then, it really shook up the staid island that Cayman was.

That was a brilliant time and next time I am in Nashville on business I will look to see if the Experience is performing.

Joe, Aloha from the Caymans mate, we will never forget you!

No....no..Paul, GiGi (actually Gee Gee) was not Joe's daughter. She was a friend of ours from Baltimore. The rest was fairly accurate, though...

Thank's David, She had mentioned that to us, probably to keep us local boys away :). I am talking to Joe now, I was one of the bartenders at TI, so we more than likely met, it was a brilliant time.

Cheers

paul

What a show Joe the man performed. My friend and I transformed from drunken, obnoxious snake-taunting naysayers to believers in Joe and his showmanship magic. All I can say is that after I saw JOE perform at the Rock Factory in Carmichael, California in 1984, my whole outlook on life changed for the better--And it had nothing to do with the fact that I got lucky that night.
My (ex)wife wouldn't let me name our firstborn Joseph (we named her Michelle), but if my (recently conceived) next child is male--I'm liking the sound of little "Joey Gee".
Bobby Gee

Joe I hope you read this. You are truly one of the best entertainers I have seen I was at the Double E in Hermitge, Tenn. I was selling roses and boy did my roses get drunk. I can truly call them Rosedaiquaris now. Yes I do want to do a motorcycle rally and would like for you to perform for it get a hold of me through the Double E. Hope to see you there soon. I heard it would be in March. Hope you are doing ok cause you made my night that night.

I remember Joe Savage from the Buttercup in Lunenburg Mass. and Dub's in Gainseville Florida in the mid 70s. Far and away the most entertaining act I've seen.

One of his Boas got lost in the Buttercup and surfaced some weeks later, none the worse for wear.

I was only a child when my mom met Mr Savage, but I used to listen to his album all of the time. No one else can hold a candle to him and his style. I am 31 now and remember it like it was yesterday. He touched lives that he never even met.
Brandy

Keep in touch. Joe Savage might be doing my bike rally here in Tenn. He got with some guys at my friends bar and liked them well enough to see if they would back him so he can get out there and do giggs. He did 2 songs there and sounded great. He certainly got the folks up out of there seats. So go to Thunder Roads Magazine and look up calender of events in Tenn. to see more of this great rally sure to come.

I saw Joe in Kodiak, Ak back in 1990 or so, He played at a bar there for over a month, and every Friday and Saturday night was a blast. From the Chain Saw to the Jack Hammer and buffalo hide. Keep it up. I would love to see your show agian. Any plans in coming back to Anchorage?

It has been confirmed. Joe Savage will be making a special guest appearence for the Indain Creek Bike Rally on Sept. 17th in Chestnut Mound, Tn. He should be a knock out. You guys should come on out and join the fun

I also saw Joe Savage at "Reds" in akron. Great show! Some girl got up and went to the restroom while he was wandering around in the crowd, and he followed her right in! Took the mike with him. Brought the house down.

Hello-
Are there any links to photos of the band? Just curious.
Fred
montecristo_28557@yahoo.com

I'm glad to hear that that nutty Joe Savage is still doing it. I played drums for Joe from 1978 till 1981. Working with Joe truly made me into a most rounded musician. He made me appreciate so many more styles of music. Joe always had a knack for entertaining ages 6 to 96. We used to go from polka "Roll out the Barrel" to big band " Old Black Magic" complete with horns, to rock " Aqualung". 24 years later, I'm still playing for BJ Thomas. Thanks again Joe. LARRY

I remember Joe in Ocala, Florida. He was in and out of clubs here for years. I looked him up on Google to see what he was up to. Joe was one of my all-time favorite show bands. God bless you Joe. Chuck Padee, Newsbull.com

I remember Joe in Ocala, Florida. He was in and out of clubs here for years. I looked him up on Google to see what he was up to. Joe was one of my all-time favorite show bands. God bless you Joe. Chuck Padee, Newsbull.com

I saw him in the early 80s at a placed called the Nook in Hackettstown, New Jersey. He'd chain saw the beams in the ceilings and pour Jack Daniels down peoples throats. He was someone you couldn't describe, you just had to take people to see him. What an incredible performer.

Hi guys! My name is Gigi, Dave is right though it used to be spelled Gee Gee. I can't believe you guys even remember me. Very flattering:) Actually I was not and do not believe I ever told anyone I was Joe's daughter. His girlfriend Kim at the time was actually my niece even though I am younger than her. That was a great time. I was in Nashville visiting Kim this past week and Joe came to meet us for dinner and he told me my name was on this site and I just had to check it out. Hope everyone is doing well. I was a kid then I am now 32 and married and have a beautiful 11 month old son. Take Care everyone those were some great times!

Hi Friends, My wife and I were friends with Joe way back in the mid 70's. He performed a lot in the Boston and Southern NH area. We enjoyed many shows, had the pleasure of sharing dinners with Joe - including one Thanksgiving. We were at the wedding at the Brothers 4 club mentioned in an earlier post. I have some great photos from back then and believe it or not, maybe even an audio tape. Lessee I think that the group was called "The Band with a THUD!" Joe, if you read this, write and say hello. We have happy memories that we have shared with our children - both of whom are in college. I am amazed and delighted to have come across this site.
Best, Pete & Diane

I remember Joe Savage and his 10' snake at a bar called Cheers in Goodletsville, TN. We used to sneek in and take a peek at Joe with fake ID's in the early 80's. I also know that he used to shop for his stage clothes at a outragous store in Rivergate Mall called Just Looking.

There's absolutely not enough room on this page or in this commentary to describe Joe Savage. Kinda like King Kong's human son...The Mighty Joe Savage! The man is not only a dynamamic performer, he is without a doubt an awesome individual, unique, undescribable, vivacious, he has the ability to move you like no other. His integrity in all he does stands like a bright aura around the man. Talk about good karma...that's Joe Savage!
Love you forever Joe! Noni

I remember seeing Joe in Nashville in the early 80's. He was the best entertainer and we all enjoyed him greatly. I heard he was back, wondering where I could catch a show.

The biggest thing I remenber about Joe Savage was he would play and hour solid of hard rock,snakes leonpard and then stop and say.you may hate the next song but F you its my favorite.The sing New York better the Frank S.I also was living in Nashville and saw him at the Cheers Bar.But the Brass A was best of all time bars there.

I remember Joe well, He performed in the 80s in Buffalo,N.Y. at the old Executive Lounge which was a happening place back then, His ban was teriffic & made a lasting impression on me, I had drinks with him and his crew every night they performed and found them all to be cool. Keep on going Joe, Your band isgreat. James

I used to hang out with Joes brother Mike and the ave o crowd. I remember seeing Joe in the 70's with his bro Mike, after the gig we all wound up at "The Great Gildersleeves" on the bowery to see another great band Sam The Band to the wee hours of the next day man I miss the 70's and Joes show.
Joe I hope all is well
Steve

I work with one of the bass players of the Joe Savage band... You guys have some of your facts wrong. Unfortunately the girl was his daughter... you guys call yourselves fans...

This is interesting stuff.. I played bass for Joe in the hey day, with Pyramid. Pretty wild time, would be interesting to see him again after all these years. If you see this Joe... hope all is well with you. Unreal you are still working it.

i will always remember joe as part of my wildest days as a teen on into my early twenties. i use to watch him play at the brass A at hickory hollow court yard in antioch tn everytime i could. i will never forget on my 20th birthday(since a passed the liquor law by 16 days) joe called me to the stage and lee held me backwards so joe could pour jack daniels down my throat while wishing me a happy birthday. i dont know which was better, joe pouring J.d. or lee holding me cause she was so hot. i really miss his shows & the snake and large cats. my deepest sympathies go out to joe for the loss of his daughter. he was and i will say probably still is the best stage show act of all time. just keep on rockin joe, you are the man.

Joe Savage is THE BEST!
His repertoire is above reproach!
He's excellent in all he does!
There can be ONLY ONE~and brother...
JOE IS THE ONE!!!;-)

YAHOOOOOOOOOO. JOE IS BACK PERFORMING AT HICKORY HOLLOW IN ANTIOCH TENNESSEE ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS. HE IS STILL THE MAN.

Joe Savage is the stage name of a fine singer and entertainer who began his career while stationed at Myrtle Beach, S.C. as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. He hired me as his bass player in 1968 when I was working at "Kitten's Corner" in Charlotte, N.C. His bass and keys had left to join Billy Joe Royal's band. By then, he was a partner in a steak house and show bar in Newton, N.C. Joe was a very talented singer and entertainer with a repertoire that spanned standards and show tunes to top 40 and underground FM hits. Al Del Russo was his guitarist and Bobby Monaco the drummer. He was and excellent entertainer even then. I split in March of '70 to come to Toronto where I worked with Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins ("Mary Lou". "Down In The Alley") etc. Joe had just bought his first cat and he was starting to hunger for a larger audience. He took a road date in Washington at "Anthony's Steak House" as I headed north. My brother in law sat next to him on a plane, years later, and they spoke. That's how I learned of his present stage name. I have been a music educator and acoustic bass/electric bassist in Canada until the present. I would love to hear from Joe. Joe, google my first initial and last name, @yahoo.com. Best wishes,
Sam The Baptist

As I continue to read the neverending supply of posts on this Blog, I am warmed and thrilled at the same time. The fact that so many wonderful fans and friends still think of me, gives me the encouragement to push harder and delve deeper into the intrinsic meanings of my life and its divine purpose; in fact, this realization has prompted what I am about to write in the following post. My prayers to you all.

After a long and arduous search, I have put together a wonderful band of skilled and superior musicians who want to continue my musical trek to discover what lies beyond today and reach into the mysteries of tomorrow. On Friday 29 September and Saturday 1 October, and every weekend thereafter, I will perform at The New Century Theater located in the Hickory Hollow area, adjacent to Media Play. If you have any comments or questions, email me and I will reply. Please keep me in your prayers.

I was a bartender at a rock club in the 70's called Ejays in Rowley Ma.(wild place)Joe and his band performed.He would sit someone on a chair in the middle of the dance floor and wrap his boa around some babe's neck(Joe loved the babes)and sing.It was wild just like him.Glad to hear that he's still wowing everyone.Do you ever plan to come to Boston?
Jeannie

I'm glad I've found this site because I have been wondering for years if Joe Savage was still performing. I saw his show only once about 25 years ago at a restaurant/lounge named the Breakers in a city on the Gulf coast. It was the most amazing show I have ever seen and right down my alley combining rock 'n roll and showmanship. Very entertaining to say the least. Joe Savage rocks! I would love to see his show again. Mr. Savage, I humbly ask you to let us know of your future plans and where we might see you perform. Do you have a web site? I'll try to see a show as soon as possible and perhaps meet you. You are an inspiration to me! Rock on, Mr. Savage!

Hey everyone lol I went to Joe's shows in Antioch,TN both of his first nights. They were very good and I was his first victim lol.

i saw joe at joe's show in antioch with heather lol Antioch,TN the second night he fuckin rocks!
"like he says if you aint slippery wet you aint havin no fun"

For those in nashville come down to the new century buffet 10 till 1-2.

JOES BACK!!!

Joe Savage will be appearing at the Double E Bar & Grill, 4957 Lebanon Road in Nashville on Thursday, Oct.20th and Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 2005. No cover; a must see.

Come down to the New Century Buffet and help Joe scare the hell out of the kitchen help...9:30pm Friday/Sat.

To All My Friends:
This coming Thursday night, 17 November, marks another highlight in our efforts to play some of the best clubs in Nashville. We will debut at 3rd & Lindsley which has long been one of the premiere sites for superior music. So, if you can make our 9:00 PM show, we would love to have you. Be sure to introduce your self and say hi,

wow, This morning Joe popped into my head, and I decided to google him. What a suprise to see that he is still around! I remember Joe from a long time past when I was working at Harrah's in Tahoe. What a great show !!! Went on stage with him quite a few times....Also had a huge crush on David at that time, he was too fine. Would love to see an upcoming show of yours Joe. I live close to Memphis so let me know when and where your playing. I'll be there. Patti the wild blonde from days gone by.

I grew up going to see Joe Savage Play at Reds and Jackie Lee's in Akron. He is amazing!!! I was totally blown away by him and continues to go to see him with my mom everytime he came (at the time I was probably 9). Any way I can get a schedule of where he is playing that would be great. We exchanged letters and Cards when I was young and I would love to see him perform again. Good Luck Joe!!! U ROCK!!

joe is alive and well, and still rockin, i just saw him perform at tangiers resturant in akron, still does the explosions with the mic stand, but no snakes and no chain saws and no crawling around in the false ceilings. i too saw him 20 years ago at reds and jackie lees.

take care joe good show, hope to catch you again and i wont forget to to let you know about jimmy C . when i locate him for you. marty

I remember the crazy life of Joe and the band in the early in the early 80's. I'm searching for two band members: David McCullough and Binky Buckwalter. If anyone knows their e-mail address please let me know.
I just saw Joe for the first time in about 18 years. He is still as crazy as ever.

I too just saw Joe's show at Tangiers in Akron. I was his sound man for four years around 1980. Good to see you again Joe! I am so glad to see postings from the great musicians that I had under my figertips at the soundboard - David and Lee & Larry. I hope to track down Binky & Puddly & Jay somehow (Email me, you fellow crazies!). I still have about 100 hours of soundboard-quality recordings on cassette from those years. I live in the Akron area 'cause that's where I fell off the tour with Joe. Still running sound, too. JS is proof positive that not all the best acts make it big. There's luck and timing and kissing the right ass - something Joe steadfastly refused to do (one of your many admirable qualities, Joe).

joe you were fatastic at tangiers last nite in akron. it has been a long time since the good old days at reds.you still look and sing great and all the ladies still love you! glad you got a bottle of jack from the bar last nite that brought back memories! your band is hot and it was good to hear a few songs from the past. it was nice of you to let us visit with you before and after the show in your dressing room and to show you some of our photos from the red shows from the 80s with lee and of my wife and on the buffalo rug! hurry back joe maybe you could get to reds party this year arnie said last nite he will most likely do it again this year.hey next time bring some toys like a chain saw/boa/fire/face paint etc so we can see the past and not have to remember back so far!joe you are the best and you hurry back! god bless ,shultzy

I played keyboards in the band called "colour" with Joe at the Buttercup in Lunenburg Mass (see post above). The story about the Boa getting lost in the air conditioning duct was absolutely true. (Except I think it was an Anaconda). I believe the year was 1973. Interesting to see where people are 30 some years later???????
Joe... my prayers are with you!

Ok, so Joe is playing in Akron, OH. When's he going to back in Nashville, and where? I'm in D.C. right now, and I'd love to see him here, but I'll fly down to Nastyville, Tennis Shoe to catch him there if he's there again.

Hey Joe, Hi, How are you? I don't know if you remember me or not I was a close friend of Bob Dorman. It meant alot to me that you and Lee showed up for his funeral. You are a great performer as well as a free spirt who is not afraid to speak his beliefs. LIVE FREE OR DIE!!!! God bless you and your family, congrats on your son. There can never be enough people like you in the world!!!!!!!!! Alive and well and married, living in Stow Oh. Love to see the new band. Missed you in Dec. LOVE Bo'nney

I too saw Joe at Tangiers in Akron in Nov. 2005. Took me back to the 80's when I worked as a Matre'D at Harrah's Casino Stateline Cabaret in Lake Tahoe Nevada.
Joe played there a bunch of times and totally blew the roof off the place. The whole town went absolutely nuts.
Lee, Binky, Jay and David were in the band then and they were just awesome. They did tunes from zeppelin, heart, springsteen plus the old standards too.

Parachuttes over the audience, snakes, cats, make-up, conga lines thru the casino. Joe pulled out all the props back then.
We partied a lot at his condo afterwards.

Everyone still talks about it there. Some of my favorite memories of the 80's. Thanks Joe!

Hey Joe!

You used to play the Foxfire lounge in the Cascades, in Ocala, Florida back in the late 70s. My parents loved your show, and to this day my mom maintains you're still one of the best. My dad was in radio then - I don't know if you knew him, his name is Gene.

You did a kids show once during the day - I remember I was 8 or so, and I thought you were the coolest thing since my Big Wheels.

I'll be looking around online for CDs or downloads. Here's to finding some, and if you're ever near Raleigh NC I will be there with bells on!

Keep rockin',
Heidi

Whow, I just thought about this.
as a matter of fact, I think about it frequently.
I saw Joe Savage in Spartanburg SC @ a club called Remingtons in the early 80s.
I remember I was Tripping my ass off on acid.
I remember Joe singing the song " FIRE ", and two chicks wearing tiny leopard skin outfits, twirling flaming batons. Man that was too cool.
I remember the chain saw thing too.
Joe You Rock Dude.
That show stands out in my mind more than most other concerts I have been to !!!!!!!!!!!

So whatever happened to Jim Bond?

I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Joe last night. I had never seen one of his acts but he is truly an Italian gentleman. Joe if you read this blog. I have to tell you that the numbers you did with Bob, Billy and (sorry I forgot the drummers name)... were awsum. I wish all of you the best of luck in your current endeavor. I had a fanttastic time in Nashville because of this gentleman what a showman he really knows how to wow the crowd.

Hello,

This is Jessica, Michael Martin's (RIP) daughter, a guitar player for Joe in the 1980's. I had the great pleasure of traveling with Joe and every one else. It was a time in my life that I will NEVER forget. It was fun watching Joe cut his way out of a coffin and carry the huge snakes on stage, which by the way scared me to death. From what a remember Joe is a very smart and fun man, who made a lasting impression on me. Thank you Joe.

I had the chance to see Joe Savage through the 80's and don't recall a Michael Martin on guitar. Perhaps you mean the 70's or 90's?

It was in the 80's because I wasn't alive in the 70's and I finally started school in 1990. so it was in the late 80's.

Jessica,

(very respectfully)Sorry, you must be thinking about another band or another time (early 90s? perhaps). I saw them many times in the 80s, no such guitar player. It was a Dave or David.

I don't mean to be rude at all but I would remember since I was on the road with them.. we traveled many places such as Alaska and Wis.. I have many pictures and posters. I know that it was Joe Savage and I know that it was not the early 90's because like I stated before I went to school in 1990 right after we got off the road with Joe. I will have to send you some of the posters and pictures sometime :)

So where exactly is Joe performing these days. I would love to catch his act again?

Jessica,

It doesn't really matter. I have know doubt that your dad played with JS. I'm out of work and have little to do but surf the net. However, I do stand by what I Know to be true. I saw the act through the 80s and sawthem as late as Nov, 1989. Unless you were both in Alaska and Wis in Dec '89....I submit that you were on the road in Spring/summer 1990 and started school in the fall of that year. Is that possible?

obviouslly bored,

Tim

I'm sorry... You must be right because clearly you were there and I was not.. I must have been playing make believe while traveling the US with the band. We could have had a wonderful conversation about the band if you had not been so closed minded. Have a Great Day :)

Jessica,
A couple of things: 1)This is my last post as I will be starting a new job tomorow!! and will have little free time B)I'm embarassesd by choosing to continue this, given your tragect loss and your obvious irritation with me, sorry. c)However, I just confirmed mymemories with (Grand Caymen)plane tickets, signe dphotos etc, and do not know why you still claim as you do. Let's let Joe ( I noticed he sometimes posts) tell us. You owe me a pizza if your dad played before 1990.
Never intended to generate anger; please sincerly accept my Happy E. wishes to you . good luck.
Tim

Man, does this take me back. Back to Akron, OH at a place called Reds. My friend took me there one night to see this guy called Joe Savage. He said it's a wild show and he's a wild man. Sure was. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I remember him singing a song about a bear skin rug.

Best wishes with your new band and tour, Joe.

Jessica,

Check that... I owe you a pizza if he played before 1990. I'll have it delivered.

I saw Joe back in the 80's at The Chance in Poughkeepsie NY. I have no idea why I went to see him then (having never heard of him previously) but I know why I still remember him now. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Really amazing!

I saw Joe twice in either `80 or `81 at a lounge (Mr. Tease or Mr. T's ?) at a hotel in Florida not too far from Patrick AFB where I was stationed. The first time I saw him he had the snake, which made a beeline to me (I was at the little railing bar around the stage). The second time he had one of the cats (I believe it was a mountain lion) with the most beautiful eyes. What I recall most was some gal in the audience being offended by Joe's flirting with her... she threw a drink on him... a bit later Joe came over with a large coffee cup shaped like a boob and poured it over her. I still have the articles on Nikka being mauled (and a neighbor woman dying in a car accident rushing home to check on her cattle after hearing of the cats escaping). The cat, Tabu, died after being tranquilized. This is a quote from Joe about Nikka's death taken from the Arizona Republic "There are certain things that transpire on Earth that have no real answers. In my mind, it was a force of destiny. In my mind, Tabu, the animal involved, was an instrument of God". Anyhow... I am very glad I found this posting because it brought back memories of Joe in his glory, snake, big cat, chain saw, and that attitude that rocked the house. ~Jim in Phoenix, Arizona

Hi, I had a friend, Binky Buckwalter, who was the drummer for the Joe Savage band for quite a while in the 80's. He has told me of many wild gigs with the band.

Yea...Binky's the Best

Everyone who is not a maroon take one step forward......Not so fast, "Tim".

I remember seeing Savage at L'Amours in Brooklyn - he had a gallon of Jack that he was throwing out yelling "This is from Twisted Fucking Sister" - and then he proceded to cut the stage and ceiling up. The L'Amours staff had to stop him - it was hysterical.

I saw him there a few times. That was a great room. I don't know if it is still there. I moved. Also saw him at Blackbeards and Speaks on Long Island; they're probably gone too. The band was kick-ass.

I worked at Cajun's Wharf for 6 years, in nashville, Tn., and Joe, Lee,Binky, Puddly, Jay and David were the house band there for 8 months. I have remained best friends with lee for 20 something years..we moved to Las vegas together in 1997. She has since married and moved to Florida, but we remain best friends to this day, and she is the best female entertainer in the industry!! As fate would have it she STILL ROCKS!!!! Sincerely nancy

I never have seen a package like that since. Lee's voice along with her incredible T&A. Still gets me hard. Let me check, yea. Oh yea.

Joe Played Mortimor's Show Palace in Stevens Point WI 1990-1991. Very interesting person...I worked at the bar he performed in. He tutored me with my college psyc. class and was a hell of a cook...italiano anyone???? Hi Joe!

I had the wonderfully good fortune to have played with Joe in the mid 80's. After hearing about me from a friend of his, Joe drove up from Nashville to the Kona Kai lounge in Bowling Green, Ky. and hired me for his legendary show. In many ways, my life was changed entirely by this great man. He helped to set in to motion a chain of events that allow me to do what I now do for a living. Today, I am a studio musician and arranger - but I'll always remember so fondly the times I shared with the stage with the unadulterated Mad Man of Rock and Roll and our incredible band. Anyone who has ever seen Joe has been affected by him - and for
the better. God bless the man.

hey tommy.........thanks for the complement !

I remember Joe from a bar in Nashville where i worked on the sound system. He would leave his Snake in the back room in a case one day the thing got out and i called Floyd Wilkinson the Owner of the Bar and told him. That someone needed to come and put that damm Snake away and i was done working at that bar. Joe had one of the best stage shows i have ever seen i remember trying to pick up his mike stand that thing had to be about 100 pounds. i don't know what joe's doing now but he was the best.

Saw Joe in the late 70's - early 80's at the Garage in Indiana. Would love to see again.

Man I'm so glad I found this blog about Joe! I used to be his Lighting Director back in the early 80's. Man could Joe bring the house down! I would love to hear from David, Lee, Binky and Joe again.

I've since left the music business and moved on to other things but I still remember all the great gigs we did! I'd love to see the show again and will drive up to whereever to catch the act!

Hey Lee !!
please let me know if you're still performing. I'll be in Vegas from this Mon. the 9th 'till Thur. the 12th. Would love to see ya. Billy

Hey Joe & Lee!!!!
It's been along time, Hope you two are doing well and wish you all the best.

Take care, Jeff

Hey Lee, David and Joe,

Someone's gotta represent the awesome shows you guys put on in Little Rock, Arkansas back in the early 1980's.

Joe and the gang would come through about once a year and put on two shows a night at Cajuns Wharf. The early show was more MOR with a little of that special showmanship that Joe was so good at. Then, the late show at 10:30pm, they rocked out! Henrix, Black Sabbath (Neon Nights was the best!).

I was working for a TV station back then and shot some footage of the band...all the explosions, Joe flicking his tounge at the snake...etc..., it's all there. I gotta pull that footage and see if it's still on the tapes! 25 years + old.

Hope to hear more from you guys and fans...if you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, be sure to let this board know Joe...I would love to see you again!

Sincerely,

Chuck Johnson

I used to see Joe Savage perform at the Gemini in Yorktown Heights, NY and the Fore N Aft in Brewster, NY. He was really great. He had the boa then and my sister and I loved seeing him perform. I also knew his keyboard player, Jay, really well. I would love to know if he is still playing somewhere. I would love to take my 16 year old son, Nicky, who would definitely love seeing him perform.

I had the pleasure of seeing Joe in a little bar in upstate NY. Joe had gotten snowed out of NYC and was playing for the snowed in Dr Dirty.
It was one of the most memerable bar gigs I haver ever seen. It included Joe disappearing into a suspended ceiling while still singing and shedding layer after layer of snake like costums. One poor female patron petrified by the snake ran into the ladies room only to have joe send it in after her. Glad to hear he is still out there!

joe was great but lee stole the show the voice of an angel and the devil all rolled into one. hope you are doing well lee email me sometime.

I had the pleasure of working with Binky, Pudley and Jay in `90 and `91 in a band called Karma in Orlando. As a matter of fact, I just saw Jay last month. He`s playing with a band called The Road Dawgs. Sounded as great as ever.

Found this story about Joe.

http://www.wkrn.com/node/66723#top

Hey sturgeon:
What about "fast Eddie" on lights and nasal spray?

hey Joe! I used to play guitar w/ phantom's opera off warrenville rd. in jersey. tico torres and i went up to see you w/ sam the band all the time. remember? how's mike? glad to see you're on the scene. to you all out there..joe is a great showman and a super gentleman suprise?

Joe Savage cannot be forgotten. He was a fun show every time we saw him. He brought a great young violin player one night. I lived in ORLANDO from 1988 to 1993. We lost Joe to VEGAS at that time.
My friends and I wish Joe the best. We still talk about him. - the legend of "JOE SAVAGE"

4/5/2007

My dad is the best entertainer who ever walked the face of this earth. I have a located an album that dad recorded in 1976. The album will be remixed on digital cd's. Every song on this album is a top 10 hit. If you are interested in a copy please contact Joe or myself. Lets get Mr.Savage where he deserves to be. Performing for 1000's.That's what he does best. I love you daddy.

I was one of the crazies that Joe poured liquor into in Savannah during '83-84. There was absolutely nothing better than to see Ms. Lee Marquette come onstage singing Hearts Crazy On You and swallow the microphone!!!!!!!!!!!!
We still talk about the Joe Savage Band everytime we hear Crazy On You.
Lee, you ain't forgotten and we still love you.
The gang from Stonehenge.

Unbelievable!!! I googled The Nook and found Joe Savage info. To see that Joe is still performing is awesome. Would love to see him again! Thanks for the great memories Joe!!!

Hi Joe and Lee,,,Just wanted to drop you a note,,,enjoyed dancing for you (Lee) on stage on your birthday in '84 in nashville,,,was a blast,,thank your friends for sending me,,,Tarzan

I missed "Fast Eddie" I was part of Crustaceo's Crew mid to late '82

Oh boy do I remember you,Joe. I worked at Balley's in Reno. My best friend Robin and I served cocktails in the Lion's Den. I will never forget your charisma. Robin, Kim, you and I. Wow what a memory. Little Nikka slept through it. Sorry about your loss. My friend Robin visited your place in Nashville.
I am in Portland Oregon now. Do you ever play here? I miss your sound. Can you please send me something with the electric violin, or your Just Say no song? I would love to hear from you.

I continue to receive heart-felt comments from sincere and loving fans that reach back many, many years. The fact that I am still remembered is so important to me that I cannot find adequate words. Our concept is still as valid today as it ever was: people just want to have fun. And that was my primary concern with each and every performance. If you want to get in touch with me for any reason, you can reach me at TheJoeSavageShow@AOL.com. I love you all very much. Joe Savage

oops...Crustaceo's Crew was mid to late '72 not 82....shitcanned ten years in the blink of an eye......

and Joe....good to see yer still kickin' it....give 'em hell....

joe savage...hmmm. well.... always had tight bands and never saw a bad show. cajuns wharf,gdltsville,etc. daughter was out in vegas and wanted to know where to go. last i heard,you had a long term gig there. would love to take wife to your show. live in nashville. and are bikers. doing any rallys or anything? rock on. could always count on some 'excitement' at one of your or steve earles' shows. you're the 'dude' with the fuzzy nuts...

All I can do is let my former words do my talking. Excuse me for taking up so much space, but I'm betting the following will help many of you relive your Joe experiences.

So, from a Joe obsessed novel I started in the mid 80's "In Search of Joe" about a night a friend and I brought my mother to a show at Cheers in Nashville, a night my friend was embarrased post giving Joe sexy limericks she wrote for him, snipped from Chapter 8:

"Finally Joe appeared. I woo'd, Susan gazed at the ashtray and mom frowned. She looked about, rolled her fingers, fidgeted and yawned. (snip) Before long, step by step, strut by strut, that savage brought out the beast in my mother. How dare him corrupt MOTHER! She clapped, she rocked, she tapped her foot and wore a smile from east to west. Occasionally she blushed and lost her breath. (snip)

"Joe more than performed. He gave so much of himself. He partied, he celebrated. (snip) The energy, power and exuberance was endless. Joe, Lee and the band conjured up joyful spirits and cast a spell on the entire audience. (snip)

"Joe did everything we'd seen him do before and more, all in one night! He went out into the audience and climbed on some girl's lap and took another in his arms and kissed her passionately. Midway through is performance of 'Makin Love on the Buffalo Rug' he threw a gal on the rug and jumped on top of her.

"He said 'Fuck it' and even had us singing 'Fuck it,' which embarrassed mom to no end, very much the 'lady,' and a 3rd grade Catholic school teacher mind you. He beeped a horn and joked around. He danced, strutted, girated and swung on his trapeze. He shot off his microphone and fireworks jetted from spouts on either side of the stage whirling a cloud of smoke into the audience. Provocatively, bit by teasing bit, he stripped off some of his clothes and drove the women wild.

"He enraptured mom. She put him right up there with her Frankie S. whom she'd been a fan of since she was 16 years old. Why, when she was 16, she'd waited on line for 6 hours to see Frankie. Through the years she remained his adoring fan and swooned 'ooo Frankie' whenever she saw or heard him. There were other performers she enjoyed and admired but no one was ever brought up to the same level as 'ol blue yes.' Now, some 40 odd years later, someone was. Joe was. (snip)

"Midway through set B, pulling himself up on the trapeze, Joe pointed his feet toward the ceiling, then twisted, turned and jerked about like a baited shark being manuevered to the water's surface. Upon landing, he spotted mom. (snip) Her eyes widened and she clenched her hand as Joe stepped down off the stage and sauntered toward her. The closer he got the wider her eyes and tighter her fist. He reached out his hand and stroked her cheek. Oh that I were a glove that I might touch his hand.

"During the break mom was too frozen with shock to really tell us what she thought of Joe, but her face told the story. Her eyes twinkled and her cheeks wore a rosey hue. (snip) Toward the end of the break Susan and I noticed the crew placing the wicker trunk at the end of the runway. We knew what THAT meant. (snip)

"Clad in black leather, chains and studs, enshrouded by a black felt cape with glitter designs, a creature of darkness flew through the audience and lept onto the stage. The Savage with the white and gold face and white fur mohawk moved with precision as if possesed and held the audience in awe. Mom's mouth fell open as women and men alike stiffened with apprehension.

"After a couple songs it was TIME! Joe descended to the end of the runway moving as would a snake if it had legs. Slowly and meticulously he opened the trunk and removed a gigantic boa. Wrapping the snake around his shoulders, he slithered about hissing and spitting. (snip)

"In the final set Joe partied up a storm and so did everyone else. People were up and dancing in the aisles and up on table tops, not exactly unusual for a Joe shoe though. I doubted there was a soul present who wasn't having the time of their life. (snip)

"Joe asked, as he often did, if we were having fun yet, and proclaimed 'You ain't seen nothing yet.' (snip) It took a while to set up but then at about 20 of 3 A.M., everyone bubbly and cheering, Joe invited the audience to partake of his free for all give away of California wine coolers. People moved forward by the dozens, Joe personally handing each a bottle of the cooler. (snip) Joe gave out 300 bottles of cooler that evening.

"When he'd stated earlier about not seeing 'nothing YET' he meant it, for if the cooler give away wasn't enough, there yet remained one final touch. Roses! Not a dozen. Or two dozen. Or three. More like a few bushels!

"Joe flung roses to ladies left and right. Some got one. Some got two. Mom got three. If earlier there had been any unpenetrable, stiffled, miss priss ladies, by the end of the evening every woman was infatuated with Joe. Naturally so. He was that kind of guy.

"The show over and having departed Cheers, en route to Krystals for a middle of the night snack, mom, Susan and I couldn't help but rattle on about Joe and the spectacular evening. In fact, the minute we left Cheers, the first words out of mom's mouth were 'That is the sexiest man! The way he undulates every part of his body..... ugh. Mmmmm. He's incredible!"

"Yes indeed. Past, present and future, incredible will always ....... ALWAYS be ............ a synonym for Joe Savage."

I had the pleasure of playing drums for Joe in the 70's! As great a showman as Joe was on stage, he was a source of constant amusement off the stage! My list of "Joe Stories" are amazing. Here are some of my favorites.

Joe, in Chicago, dressed only in a loin cloth and draped with a 10 foot Indian Rock Python, chased club patrons at Mother's, up the stairs and out onto busy Rush Street! Joe wound up on the hood of a taxi driven by a very startled Chicago taxi driver!

Another great one was the time Joe stopped in Chattanooga to feed the snakes and wound up in jail. They put Joe and the three snakes in a cell together! The Chief of Police and various police officers came into the cell and posed for pictures
with Joe and the snakes! Pictures of Joe and the snakes in the cell were featured on the national newscast of The Huntley-Brinkley Show!

One time in Michigan, Joe saw an advertisement for an exhibition of "The World's Largest Snake". Joe, of course, insisted that we go take a look! The guy taking the admission charges was bored, reading a book, and not paying attention! Joe opened the back of his station wagon and got all three of the snakes out and he was wearing them as a living "feather boa". He was carrying close to 175 pounds of snakes on his shoulders. He walked up to the man, who did not look up but reached for the money that Joe held in his hand! He glanced up and saw the three snakes heads and mouths inches from his fingers and turned completely white! It was great! Joe put his snakes up and we went into the trailer to see the snake and it was 30 feet long and about 3 feet thick! Joe, politely refused the offer by the man to enter the enclosure with the snake!

Joe was a great self promoter and not above staging a publicity stunt! At a gig at the Beer Garden in Evansville, Indiana, Joe was "choked" by one of the snakes! Oddly, Joe had arranged for two local TV stations to have camera crews at the club that night. I was the band leader and I was the only one "in on" the stunt. Joe was carried to the dressing room and laid out on a cot with the cameras rolling! At that time, and maybe still, Joe did not drink at all! In rushes our sound man who had drunk way too much that night and he started giving Joe mouth to mouth resusitation! Poor Joe!

Joe, I'm still playing drums and I own a Drum Shop in Atlanta!

I'm glad you are still doing it, you old war horse! I would love to come to a gig!

Ed Hamrick

Hey Gang,
I was waiting for a signed contract before I said anything, and now I guess I'm on the road again. For the entire month of November, I will be appearing at Bally's in Tunica MS every Fri & Sat night. My group is superb and from all indications I will have a lot of support from the Casino Management to produce a show that is unique and distinctive. It seems the caliber of show groups throughout the country is scarce and shallow and a need exists for excitement, variety, spontaneity and just plain good ol showmanship. I would love to see you all present. It would truly be a grand reunion. God Bless.
Joe Savage

joe you know i love you. your gonna do great in tunica. wish i were there with you .ill be there in spirit.always.

The day of reckoning is getting closer. We are preparing in every way possible to make this trip to Tunica, MS most memorable. Constant rehearsal; daily workouts; and many prayers will insure complete success. Check out the new MySpace web page for Schedules; Songs; Pictures; Videos and Friends. Thanks again for being there.
Joe
MySpace.com/JoeSavageShow

Saw Joe in Savannh, Ga. at Remington's Emporium. That was one of the best nights. He had the cat then. I remember him walking down the bar and pouring JD into peoples mouths. I think I got in line TWICE. It was a long bar. About sixty feet. Anyway, good luck Joe, if you ever get close to Atlanta I will be there!!!

Joe Savage still it hitting it and with the same stick - you can catch some current photos of him on my friend Pricilla's myspace site. She and I do photo work for some locals and he is one of the "locals"

Mitch
myspace.com/gsmitch13

Thanks everyone for remembering us. To "the gang" from the stonehenge, I live in Savannah now and am going to be "sitting in" with a local band.Ill keep ya posted. come and support them !

Iam a host with a casino that is a sister property of Ballys in tunica and will be at one of the shows Friday night. I am not sure which show it will be but I am really looking forward to seeing Joe perform.

Back in the thrilling days of yesteryear during the mid to late '70's and early 80's I played bass and sang in a "Show Band" called OPUS. We were handled by Bobby Tate and did most of the venues Joe did. Cajuns Wharf Nashville (where somebody fired a pistol in the parking lot and it came through the window behind the bandstand and missed my shoulder by about 6 inches.... geesh), Little Rock, Springfield IL, Columbia SC etc. OPUS was into the costumed Superband thing and did a "Fifties" Show with the audience interaction thing. The music and singing used to get stale but we were working in bars six nights a week and getting paid! Joe Savage was known as the "King of Commando Rock"!and we would seek him out whenever we had the chance. He had the Boa Constrictor act going on then I never saw him with cats. His band rocked. I had heard of his chainsaw antics and we used to sit and chat between "sets". Joes philosophy was "screw 'em if they can't take a joke I'll pay for the table it's chump change compared to what the drunks are paying to see me"! Loved it. This is the first time I had heard of the loss of one of Joe children. What a horrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to him. I have been away in "semi-retirement" from performing music for over 20 years now. Now that I'm a grandfather with a little push I might just "come off the porch" and do a little playin' the bass again! The OPUS Band had a reunion last year and there was talk of doing a couple of shows up in Akron OH at the Tangier Supper Club one of the joints we used to return to periodically. Our big shows were at a Marriott Hotel in Pittsburgh I think they closed the club and it's a Hyatt Regency or something.
If Joe Savage is still gettin' it I wish him the best of luck with his endeavors.

During the entire month of November, 2007, on each Friday and Saturday Night, at 8 pm, 10 pm, and 12 pm, The Joe Savage Experience performs at the Bally's Casino, in the main show band auditorium, just behind the main casino floor circular bar, in Tunica/Robinsonville, Mississippi. Come on down. Joe personally asked everyone to please come by and see him. He loves ya'll so much. Joe Savage Fans pump him up. Just tell the young lady, taking up the show tickets, you have been invited in as a Special VIP Guest of Joe Savage, she will present you with a Comp wristband pass.
Most Respectfully,
Ricky Henry
Hernando, Mississippi

Hey, i dont know if Joe Savage reads this anymore but i work at Bally's casino and saw his show. Its not bad. It kinda entertaining while i am working. I really like the new Singer Crystal. She can sing!! She reminds me of me when i use to be in a cover band. Joe, if you read this, i am soooo sorry to hear about what happend to Nikka years ago. I understand what it is like to loose a child. My heart goes out to you!!! Look forward to seeing your set on New Years!!!!

How crazy it is to find this site. I heard a song tonight that took me back to the late 70's at the Foxfire lounge in Ocala, fl. I was a cocktail waitress/ bartender when you played there. Monday night was animal night. What a time. Would love to know how you and the rest of the band from that era are doing.
Peace,
Linda

Thanks for all the wonderful support and encouragement over this last year. Our group has gained in strength and in intensity. Tunica was great in that we had two months to rehearse, learn new material and tighten up a lot; also we were joined by the very lovely and talented Crystal Lee. She is without a doubt a Star in the making. Over the next few months we are headed for Tangiers in Akron, OH; The Cajun Wharf in Little Rock, Ak; Nashville, TN and other interesting locations. I will keep you all posted on our whereabouts. Once again thanks and many Blessings to you.
Savage

Hey everyone! Just found this site! I remember Joe and the band from Red's in Akron, in the 1980's. I worked as a waitress during that time, and we had one heck of a time getting through the crowds that you guys brought in! Joe, you seemed to really enjoy undoing my strapless bra when I had a tray FULL of drinks to carry out to the crowd! Hope you're doing well, and happy that I hear you're still doing what you do best! If Dave, Jay, Binky (Claire), and Lee, are out there, let me know how you're doing!! I'm not sure if any of you remember me, (Binky, you should), but anyway, you probably remember Jim Mansfield, and Jay, he's especially curious as to what has happened to you. We'd love to hear from any of you. Take care, all of you!!
Lisa

Lee, are you the same Lee Marquette that played in "Impact" in the DC area in the late 80s?

Joe Savage, Joe Savage...man, the memories that name conjures for me. I was young, I was impressionable and I hung out at the Treasure Island Nightclub on a regular basis. I didn't drink in those days. Boy, have times changed. Joe was certainly all the rage, and the island has never forgotten him.

I got up to sing with him one night on stage. Years later, I started my own bands. The rip in the projector screen was always a reminder of his time there.

Glad to hear he's still going strong.

Reading Vicki's comments re-enforces and confirms that time is no factor when you are dealing with feelings and experiences. This last week at Tangier's in Akron,OH was awesome. The people were still as energetic and loving thirty years after the fact. They brought pictures, buttons, kisses and lots of hugs. Please use this medium if you wish to know where we are or else go to MySpace.com/JoeSavageShow and I will keep you updated. Just know that I love and respect you all. P.S. Crystal Lee was truly a STAR.

My God i cant belive its been over 26 or 27 years since i was one of the bands rodies i ran the spot light and did other things in the group ...What i can say bout joe ,, there is never a dull moment in any of his showes he was truley ahead of his time ..i miss all hey i would love to hear from all you guys that where in the band Dave lead,, puddley bass,, blinkey drums my boy bobby the best sound man ever jay the keyboard player and as always the beautiful lee marquette ( i had a crush on you )..hey bobby remember that night in ga we where at new york new york went back to motel and what did we find.passed out in our room lol'
and yes i remember drew gods gift to lighting ..lol we all worked our ass off for the name of rorck and roll but there was no harder working ind. then the man joe savage..live free or die thats what joe would say ...anyone with the band back then feel free to hit me up id love to hear from you all ..Much love and to Joe Thanks for teaching me and giving me the chance some 27 years ago to travel with one of the best showmen i have ever seen...Keith

Hey Joe... I just found out that You'll be playing at Cajun's Wharf in Little Rock later this month. What a treat. The last time I saw you and your band was at Jackie Lee's in Akron in 1987 and many times before that at Red's. Who'd a thunk that after movin' here many moons ago that my wife and I would get to rock to your sound one more time. It's great to hear that your're doing so well.
Bill and Lynn

I trying to find an email address or any information on Lee Marquette. She was a very good friend when I lived in Nashville bit I lost track of her. Lee, if you read this I would love to hear from you.

This is the first time I have visited this site and just read the message from Tarzan. He was great that night. I was one of her friends who surprised her with this gift.

Joe, I have more memories of you and your shows at various clubs in Nashville and beyond than I can count. I hope you are doing well and still entertaining the masses.

Wow, what an amazing site. I found myself transported in time back to Bally's in Reno apx. '87. Boy was I young but eager to learn. : ) Joe, this goes out to you! I was a singer in a band called Coast to Coast back then and have been singing ever since. To this day, I will never forget how your performances forever became the benchmark for me to live up to. The way you transformed the audience and CHANGED them. That's what I wanted an audience to feel when I performed. I was moved when you performed (corny, I know). I have never seen anyone since who could whip the crowd into a frenzy like you. As a performer I will always be grateful for the shift in my perception that you were responsible for. And then I met Kim. What a great couple perhaps great tag team is more accurate. : ) More transformations occured...Glad to hear you are well after all these years. I too am doing well. Singing House music, teaching music to little ones and taking care of my family. Happy life to you and any chance of performances out Chicago way???

Kirsten (Kite)

This goes out to all my friends, but especially Kirsten Kite. Yesterday I was invited to the Bon Jovi concert as a guest with backstage privileges and all. Sitting there among his 18,000 screaming fans gave me a feeling of exhilaration I can't describe. I go back a long way with John and Tito, the drummer for Bon Jovi. Seeing and Meeting them again reenergized my enthusiasm for this business and also the feeling that I have been acknowledged and accepted among my peers. When I receive comments from wonderful fans such as Kirsten, I once again am proud and grateful that God gave me certain talents that I continue to utilize and enhance. I pray with your help I will be able to hit new heights. Thank you and God Bless.

I saw Joe Savage a couple of times in Modesto, CA, circa 1983. He did a heck of a good show, actually.

One thing he often did onstage were anti-Soviet speeches. As Joe put it, 'The Russians want our women & our rock & roll.' Rush Limbaugh would have been proud.

How I landed on this site:)

I was flirting with a girl on a dating site. She said she was born in Alabama. Hahah the only thing I really remember from my short stay in AL was Joe Savage:)

But first...
I first saw Joe at "Shula's" in Niles Michigan back in ohhhh 71...
His show was Aces!!!! The Best!!!

I had just started my career as in radio as a DJ and my first gig away from my home was in Huntsville.

When I read that Joe was going to be in town, count me in!!!

I can't remember the name of the niteclub but it was up on a hill....

On the night that I was going to see Joe, it stormed and stormed. The weather was so nasty this club that could hold 500 was filled with TWENTY people.....

And this is why Joe is the BEST!!!
Now Joe didn't break out the snake and do his full blown show:)
But he and the band came out for the 20 of us and did an hour show!!!!
That was 30-some years ago and I'm still appreciate the effort Joe went to that night for 20 people!!!!

Fast forward a couple of years..
I'm now working in Columbus GA and Joe is coming to town!!! Haahaha count me in again:)

I remember that night too..
I was on a date with a girl who was pregnant (not mine). I remember Joe coming over to our table and mentioning the fact that my friend was pregnant (of course he assumed I was the father:).
And he made some fun comments about us being in the crowd!!!

Sharing, I've never been a parent but for those few minutes, I got the feeling of being an expecting father. Something I've always remembered because of Joe!!!!

Thanks for the memories Joe!!!!!!

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I never missed a Joe Savage show when he played at the Gemini in Yorktown,NY.Awsome memories of Joe pouring Jack down our throats.Great times with great friends

Joe called into Coast to Coast with George Noory in the last hour on June 2, 2008 and told his story. Interesting.

In case anyone’s interested, we have a video clip of Joe’s concert from Tangier’s in Akron. My husband, Mark, is Arnie’s son, who was the owner of Red’s Bar. Mark videotaped Joe’s concert when he played at Tangier’s in 2005. We are both in the video business and have a website, Montrosevideo.com. On our corporate page, there is a one minute excerpt from the concert as demo of our work. It’s the last video clip at the bottom of the page. The link is: http://montrosevideo.com/Business_Video.html
And for anyone from Akron, there is also a short excerpt on our site from a documentary we did on Red’s bar. The link is: http://montrosevideo.com/Reds_History_Video.html

Just happened to be thinking about Joe the other day, and found this site. I produced a half-hour local TV show on Joe and the band during the week he played at Remington's Emporium in Spartanburg, SC in the early 80's. At the time the band was billed as "Joe Savage and Television". We shot their stage show over a couple of nights, and took the band out in full costume and makeup one day and shot B-roll of them acting crazy out in public. The show aired on Halloween night in, I believe, either 1980 or 1981. It was great fun, and the thing that impressed me most was Joe's commitment to *entertaining* rather than just being a rock singer. Joe, if you read this, it's good to hear you're still kickin' it out.

Just happened to be thinking about Joe the other day, and found this site. I produced a half-hour local TV show on Joe and the band during the week he played at Remington's Emporium in Spartanburg, SC in the early 80's. At the time the band was billed as "Joe Savage and Television". We shot their stage show over a couple of nights, and took the band out in full costume and makeup one day and shot B-roll of them acting crazy out in public. The show aired on Halloween night in, I believe, either 1980 or 1981. It was great fun, and the thing that impressed me most was Joe's commitment to *entertaining* rather than just being a rock singer. Joe, if you read this, it's good to hear you're still kickin' it out.

When I read the many comments from friends like John from Spartanburg, it gives me hope and delight that all the hard times we spent on the road were not in vain; that we were innovators and provided something for our audiences that was fruitful and important. The videos we did were light years ahead of our time and long before MTV. I'm glad people still remember and in that process are Entertained all over again.
Many Blessings,
Joe Savage

The hard times you spent on the road were not in vain,you are a gift Joe Savage and you made an imprint on many lives. The memories could not have been better, with more to come I pray! You are one of a kind.Love and Blessings, Kim

Saw Joe and the band at Cajun's Wharf in Little Rock circa 1983. What a great place for rafter climbing, which he did! And there was some great wood for his chain saw! One of our crowd was a C-130 Loadmaster and somehow Joe found this out. He proclaimed the loadmaster is going to sit in FRONT tonight and tables were cobbled together for us while the band played the Star Spangled Banner or something. Fireworks shooting out of the microphone he turned upsidedown. I remember describing Joe and the band as playing everything from Sinatra to Hendrix. A most memorable time.

Joe Savage. I was on the air in Lake Tahoe (Doug Storm) and had an interview show. I got to know Joe while he was chainsawing cocktail tables and blowing off shotgun shells and most memorable props of all those HUGE Aircraft Landing Lights that when they came on you could se the skeletons of the Audience projected on the back wall...in all my many careers around show biz and seeing THEM ALL...Joe Savage remains the BEST of the BEST when it came to rockin' a stage and sending an audience home talkin' to themselves.

I remember the Casino big wigs were shocked! Some of the casino crowds didn't get it but those of us
who did 'get it' GOT IT big time. haha.

And there were the bad times. I still rank it as the saddest moment when Joe related the leopard story to me in the dressing room one night. Still makes me shudder.

But Joe so GLAD you are still kickin' their proverbial asses!

You most likely don't remember me but I have you burned in my brain as Rocker #1! (maybe it was those damn landing lights...)

Doug (Storm) Higley

Being from New Orleans, I've seen alot of great performers over the years. I'm old and fat with some health problems and living in Tampa now, but I'll never forget seeing Joe Savage.
When I was a 'playa' back in the mid 70s, I saw Joe a half a dozen times at Sancho Panza's in Fat City. It was Roy Anselmo's place and he later died while in Europe.
Joe had the skull and the blood and the snake and would end his show by tearing up the ceiling with the mic stand. If I remember correctly, the owner Roy got pissed at Joe and didn't want him back there again, but Joe's fans clamored for Roy to bring him back. Roy finally gave in and had Joe Savage back, with the promise that he wouldn't destroy the joint at the end of the show. Joe promised and when the second show ended, Joe tore up the place. LOL, the crowd went wild and that was the end of Joe. I just googled Joe Savage and got to watch him perform again on youtube and then found this blog. thanks for the great memories, Joe.
Doug, a fan (I hope to see you in Tampa someday)

When and where is Joe playing in Nashville Tn?
Seen his show many times in the 80's.

When will Joe Savage be coming back to New York? I miss those nights at the Gemini and Fore 'n' Aft. Those were the best years. My son is a bass player and I would love to take him to see Joe.

My uncle played drums for Joe. His name is Larry Chavis. lol

I used to go see the JSE at the Fore and Aft, the Gemini and the place Poughkeepsie too. Actually, I dated David for a bit when they were all living in the big house down near Yonkers or maybe Bronxville? The roadies lived in the attic, the members of the band on the next floor down and then, Joe, of course, had the King's digs. I used to visit pretty often to see him.

I remember on my first visit there, David introduced me to Joes Rottie puppy but she was soooo cute. He says to me, you think she's cute? come take a look at this. Brings me to Joe's bathroom and opens the door and before I can see anything, I hear this amazing kitten growl, he opens the door wider and there was a baby leopard Joe had just gotten from somewhere in Ohio if my memory serves me well. The most darling thing I've ever seen in my life. How many people get to cuddle with a baby leopard. She was just as precious as could be. As the mother of 2 girls myself, I hope and pray this was not the cat that took his baby's life.

Joe, you always rocked the house...you and Lee were the tits. And David was...special. I loved hanging down there with you guys. I'm in Hawaii now and if you ever tour again, I hope you don't forget us out here in the Pacific! Hawaii has never seen a show the likes of yours and wouldn't that just be too cool.

PS = I just put in a friend request to you on your myspace. Wonder if you will remember me visiting David.

Jayney

I always wondered what happen to Joe Savage Band.
I first saw them in Orlando Florida at a small dive I worked as a cocktail waitress. 1977, the band was good. Joe was great! I began dating his
lead guitarist, Dave. Dont remember his last name.
But he was from Buffalo I think. Anyway those were the days.I followed them to a nightclub in Georgia,
and Joe put that boa around my neck that night on stage. Im too old and wize now to let anyone put a snake around my neck now!! Thanks for the blog, it was nice to think back to the good ol 70's.

hey joe whats up I love you and lee saw you in 79 in brewster ny followed for afew years wrote a biography on you for school remember.Iwould love to hear from you even purchase a disc,dvd.Iam so glad to have found this blog webpage cool please respond... Terry

Hi Joe!
So glad to have located you! I was married to Rennie Davis in the 80's and we both were with Kenny Martel for several years!
Yes, we all have been to your shows!

Rennie & Kenny are still in Florida. I now live in North Central Arkansas a little over an hour from Branson.

Please keep me posted on your schedule & if you ever get to Springfield or Branson it would be awesome to come see you.

Take Care,

Teri Norton-Feaser

Hey Joe-

I was the FOH for the "Coast to Coast" band in the 80's and FOH at Trump Castle now Trump Marina.

Nice to see you're still around!

Bill Battazzo (bass) has created a website for all of us to keep in touch, share pix,laughter and music:

coasttocoastband.ning.com

We're trying to find Kirsten Kite...any help?

Love, Peace and Chicken Grease, Michael Jackson, Phoenix, AZ

IN THE EARLY 70'S IN CHARLOTTE,N.C. MY GIRLFRIENDS AND I NEVER MISSED A JOE SAVAGE SHOW AT "THE MIDNIGHT SUN LOUNGE" IT WAS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT EVER. HE WAS USING THE SNAKE IN THE SHOW AND I GOT TO GO ON STAGE ONE NIGHT.NOW IN MY 50'S, I STILL HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN HOW GREAT HE IT WAS!!!!!

Joe. Lee Marquett and the band played at Harrahs Lake Tahoe many times in th 80s. What a fabulous show! Lee's Barracuda rendition and Joes Springsteen songs were fabulous.We would attend the show every night after our shift at Harrahs and Rock during the show in the Cabaret Lounge and after the show at the Thirsty Duck Saloon. Drunk and disorderly was the way I remember it!

we used to hang with joe and the gang back in the late 70's, early 80's in ocala, fla. at the foxfire rest. i heard he's still playing and i am trying to find out if he will be in fla. and where and whenif anybody has any idea of this let me know PLEASE. HE WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HEY JOE, DAVE, LARRY
I SEE YOU LOOK AT THIS SITE, WE AS IN (THE WOLF PATROL) ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU GUYS. WE HAD A LOT OF FUN BACK IN THE DAY AT THE FOXFIRE IN OCALA, FLA. HOW ARE YOU ALL. I HEARD JOE, THAT YOU ARE STILL PLAYING AND WE ARE HOPING YOU COME TO FLORIDA SOON SO WE CAN COME AND SEE YOU AGAIN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. LET ME KNOW WHATS GOING ON. DAVE, LETS GET ON THE PHONE AND B.S. ABOUT OLD TIMES. LARRY HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL ALSO.

Hello Joe and all your fans here!

In the early 70's there was a really great small nightclub in Raleigh, North Carolina called "THE OTHER EYE". The manager there brought in a lot of great bands and entertainers for Tuesday to Saturday night gigs.

I and my friends never missed seeing the shows. I have to say to Joe Savage that the 2 most memorable were Kenny Rogers and the Fifth Edition and The Joe Savage Experience.

But by far the best entertainer and showman I ever saw anywhere and anytime was Joe Savage! The Other Eye would bring Joe in about every 2 to 3 months for a week. Once people saw Joe perform and got over their first night around that big boa constrictor in the foot locker, they wanted to see Joe any time he came back to Raleigh.

Joe Savage did not get a bunch of media promotion. He did not need hype to bring the people in, just word of mouth about his act and his great musical talent too was all he needed.

Joe, as several people said on this blog, I too had wondered if you were still alive and performing. Tonight I remembered to Google "Joe Savage musician snake" and am so glad to have found this website and read the blogs.

Joe, you are the ultimate talented musician and entertainer and obviously you are your own producer. For you have been the creator of your most unique blend of music, fun and uplifting cheer as you entertained your fans and all who I am sure still hold the same high respect and appreciation for your abilities.

Play on and we hope to see you entertain again!

Jerry Hayes - Eagle, Idaho and Raleigh, N.C.

I keep hearing Garrison Keillor on "A Prairie Home Companion" introducing a musician named Joe Savage. Every time I hear the name I yell out the name and then tell my girlfriend stories about the Joe Savage I saw years ago.

Kodiak Alaska can be a pretty wild place and the old Beachcomber bar stood out even among wild Alaskan bars. They used to import real talent from outside Alaska for the bar band. Around 1990-91 word got around town about somebody you just had to go see to believe.

With all that buzz I went on Sunday night to see what it was all about. There were about 8-10 people in the entire bar, bored and waiting for this "Joe Savage." The show started with a backup singer named Vickie Carrico. All of a sudden the curtain went up and here was a full-blown rock and roll show straight out of a mega-coliseum, and this was just the backup band! Saying we were surprised doesn't begin to cover the situation.

Then Joe Savage came on...

Joe and his band were on the island for quite a while. I think they were there for a full winter and the following summer. A bald man in makeup and a very puffy fur coat tends to stand out in a town of wild and grubby commercial fishermen, but Kodiak is already full of kooks and misfits, so Joe almost seemed like a local in fairly short order. He had his share of Alaskan problems, like trying to find live food for the snakes in the dead of winter.

As for the snakes, you can't find a more exotic animal for Alaska. They lived in a giant wood crate at the bar and anyone who asked generally got to look in the box. These were fearsome and terrifying beasts indeed. One night I realized that the snakes couldn't hurt anybody no matter how hard they tried. Everybody was heavily dressed and like most Alaskan public buildings, the bar was actually rather cold. The indoor temperature might have been in the 50s, which was near the edge of death for those poor lethargic snakes.

Joe really was like a local fairly soon. He would be on the radio with the DJ, or hanging out at the cafe (never too early in the day). He wrote a song about Kodiak that he sang endlessly. Then he left town and I never heard of him again. I heard that name on "Prairie Home Companion" again today and finally sat down to Google him. This was the first site I hit. I can't believe that the same Joe Savage is on public radio with Garrison Keillor, but on the other hand, well, you never knew what was going to come out of him next...

I saw Joe at the Coral Gables in Kalamazoo, MI in Spring of '73. He had his snake.
That was the night I was arrested for DUIL.
The next day, staring out the cell window overlooking the street, guess who I saw walking down a street in downtown Kalamazoo...

Met Joe in 1978 at a band showcase by the BWI airport in Maryland.3 stages inside had performances going on while club owners/reps were checking them out when suddenly explosions seemed to be going on outside.Hundreds of people ran outside to see what was going on and there were fireworks going off in the parking lot compliments of Joe,and he was climbing up the side of the building like Spiderman.I was 23 years old,I am now 54 and have never forgotten this amazing man.

Hey....WOLF PATROL (TONY)...yea I remember you guys. In fact, I recall a party i attended, spinning records. Remember records?.....the circular plastic things.....Hey... there was a video of that party. Do you still have it? Yea convert to DVD, I'll pay for it.....should be hilarious. Contact me at musicspeech@earthlink.net.

Have fun,

David

David. tried to contact you at musicspeech@earthlink.net
It states it is not a valid e-mail address.
Would love to contact you.
Do you remember me? Liberetta - Ft. Lauderdale Florida. ( Club Crockets)
My e-mail is Hogit55@tampabay.rr.com
Glad to see you are all well and Joe is still performing. As strong and as great as ever.
We need more entertainment like you guy's.

Hey Joe,
Who was your keyboard player in the band that played the mid-80s in Nashville at Cajun's Warf? He was always so sweet to me, very much the gentleman. I dated your sax player, Ed, and later worked as a cocktail waitress there. Lee was also very cool, I always loved her preformances. What a great time we all had back then. Hope you are doing well.
Cassie

HIS NAME WAS JAY...HE'S STILL A SWEETART AFTER ALL THESE YEARS.

hey jay i haven't spoke to you yet. do you remember the wolf patrol in ocala fla. foxfire. how you doing? whats up with you now days. contact me.

tony

YES I DO REMEMBER THE "WOLF PATROL"...I'M STILL ALIVE IN ORLANDO..."THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND,I THOUGHT THEY'D NEVER END"

REGARDS...JAY

i knew joe . met in little rock. he was playing the wine celler and i was playing at the check mate.. he had a room next to mine at the mark 4000 motel. thats when his cat was a baby. great guy!!!!! i was in a band called private stock!!!

I remember Joe very fondly and very well!During the mid to late 1960's we were both in the USAF and worked in several clubs in Myrtle Beach, SC with our band "The Continentals". He was a true showman and we learned a lot from each other. Those were the days, especially our tour to the children's homes in North Carolina. The high point of the tour was when Joe got his new Shure microphone in Charlotte. We were even on local TV after that. Glad to read the comments from his fans! I send my best to Joe. Rose would be proud.

Bill McHail,
If you ever read this please get back to me with some contact information. I have thought about you often and what you are into now. There are so many years to cover and I'd love to fill you in. Thanks for all the great memories and the Town House Lounge Jack & Libby Price...remember all the fun and the time I would tear up Bobby's drums????? Damn what a great era.

Remembering all the great times with you guys in Ocala and New Orleans, Tenn ect.. All good. Jay see your still in o town dave stopped by Ocala about 14 years ago on his way to see you there. I was about 3 days away from having my son. Would love to hear your band sometime I go to Orlando quite a bit. Glad to see you and Joe even though in different locations, whats Dave up to? I'm on Facebook r u/

luv ya and thx for all the memories

Vicky

HI VICKY..OH HOW THE YEARS PASS...YES I'M ON FACEBOOK...WOULD LOVE TO SAY HI.

REGARDS..JAY

HEY JAY, I'M GOING TO PUT YOU ON MY FACEBOOK. LETS TALK SOON.

VICKY MOBLEY, DID YOU WORK AT THE FOXFIRE OR JUST GO THERE WAS JOE SAVAGE WAS IN TOWN. I'M ONE OF THE 4 WOLF PATROL THAT WAS ALWAYS THERE. WRITE BACK. IM ALSO ON FACEBOOK.

HEY JAY, I CAN'T FIND YOU ON FACEBOOK. LOOK ME UP, I'M ON IT IN SUMMERFIELD, FLA. TONY
{WOLF PATROL}.

Hey I saw Joe in concert .1988 in Reno, Nevada. My daughter saw him as well, she was 2 years old. He had the snake then. Can we find Joe on Facebook?
Karen Ferrell, San Felipe Baja, Mexico

Yes, I had a small crush on him as well, I was married then, but single now

Karen Ferrell

HEY JAY Cant find you on facebook. bring me up its under anthony woolf

I used to go see Joe everytime he played Savannah.His theme song was Billy Joel's "You May Be Right". The line "I may be crazy, but it just may be a lunatic you're looking for" fit him to a tee.Wildest show I ever saw. He would jump over the bar and pass out liquor bottles, cut up tables with a saw, grab drinks and napkins off waitress's tray and give them away. The napkins looked like snow falling. The only person who didn't care for his show was the bar clean up man.A completely wild and mad cat. Great shows. We still talk about him on ocassion.

I AM INVITING YOU TO MY FIRST NASHVILLE SHOWCASE IN A VERY LONG TIME. IT WILL BE HELD AT NASHVILLE CENTER STAGE, 514 8th AVE S, ACROSS FROM THE CANNERY, WEDNESDAY, OCT 21 AT 8:00 PM. THIS PRESENTATION WILL GIVE YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW OUR UNIQUE SHOW IN THE HOPES THAT YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME. PLEASE INTRODUCE YOUR SELF TO ME WHEN YOU ARRIVE. I PROMISED I WOULD INVITE YOU AND I ALWAYS KEEP MY PROMISES.

Don't know what made me think about Joe today; but I did....and a quick Google of his name lead me here.
I was in the Army, stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY, when I saw Joe perform at a club in Clarksville (I believe it was "Texas East"). It was sometime between 1987 and 1991....can't remember exactly...seems he may have poured too much Jack Daniels down my throat!! What ever the case, his performance obviously left a lasting impression on me. Rock on, Joe!!

Joe play at The Cat's Eye in Raleigh.. late 60's or early 70's.Sometimes his daughter would be with him.My friend Kaye, who "dated" him would keep her while he played.I met the daugher in the early 90's backstage at a Bon Jovi Concert.Had always wondered about her. She was precious.

Not sure if Joe played at Texas East but I saw him several times in Clarksville at The Camelot. Saw him perform several other times in Nashville at the Brass A and another club I can't remember the name of. His show's were the BOMB! Explosive charges on his mic stand, chain sawing tables up, walking thru the crowd singing while pouring Jack Daniel down whoever's throat and the ever lovely Lee Marquette. She was a sexy replica of Nancy Wilson (the blonde in Heart) in those black fishnet's and heels!!! What fun we had at their shows. Those were some great times back then.

don't know what prompted to look up joe savage, but i saw him play in augusta, ga at the ny, ny nightclub around 1979 or 80, about 500 people there. the band was top notch and he put on a hell of a show. whole band was very professional. dont remember any snakes or tables cut with chainsaws, but he rocked!

Bob, yes I AM the same Lee Marquette that played in the band Impact in the D.C. area.

Wow - Hi Lee! I met you at the Hilton, I think? not sure which hotel, it was many moons ago... Fell in love with you, as did all the other guys there. We went to a nearby restaurant after your show... Good times, hope all is will with you! Hope you're still performing!

Colours.......The Fireplace, Lexington; Ramon's, Akron; The Buttercup, Lunenburg; The Office, St. Pete; couple of places in Atlanta; One in Columbus, Ga.; etc.....'72.......

and the place in New Bedford, MA where rather than kow-tow to the fat club owner who became incensed when, because Elgin Wells had not made it back from Atlanta, you decided to refrain from performing the "Snake Show"...... you walked, giving me 4 days off in Massachusetts which I thoroughly enjoyed....
Was talking to Bobby the other day and I remarked that if you knew how much pure enjoyment and laughter you had made possible for us over the years since then that you would probably send us a bill for services rendered.......

Thanks, Joe.

P.S. Don't send that bill because...uh, I moved....yeah, that's the ticket.....I moved.....

Just wondering something..I have been married to a drummer for almost 23 years. He was playing in Little Rock at Cajun's Wharf and The Wine Cellar in the mid 80's...He played with a band called Ground Zero and also played drums for a Lee Marquette...would you happen to be the same Lee? Been looking for you, Bill talks fondly of those days..and really brags on Lee...she could sing any Pat Benetarr or Joan Jett song...and had a range of that kind of music. Trying to find you to surprise him.Last he heard you (if this is you) were in Nashville and were married to a Music producer or something like that...Please contact me...I will be checking this pretty regular...would love to surprise him...he will be 50 in a few years and would love to surprise him with some of the musicians and fellow police officers he has worked with..We are located in NE Arkansas still...

Pamela C.

Hello Pamela, Yes , I am Lee Marquette. And I did play Cajuns Wharf. What is your last name. I dont remember your husband off hand . Im gonna blame it on hormones or age !!! Please help me jog my memory ! :)

My name is Pamela CHILDERS. His name is Bill(William) Childers...He was your drummer and did some background vocals.
We live on the other side of Searcy,Ar..
He has spoke of those days often.He just asked me to ask you if you remember Bobby Rogers..?
Band memebers were Bobby Rogers, Hooch, Mike, Richard Bennett.
He heard you married a corporate attorney in Nashville and you were singing backup vocals in studios
If you are one in the same, he is trying to "make the ends meet" and wonders where you are and what you are doing now.Hope this helps. :)
wished that you were on facebook..if you are look me up..Pamela Elder Childers

The bands name was Night Shift..Lee Marquette and Night Shift.

Just wondering if any of this rings a bell with you...???? Like I said , I am checking this every day to see if you are indeed THE Lee Marquette, that Bill has talked so fondly of..that you were VERY professional, and an all around good person and that you could sing any Pat Benetar, Joan Jett song out there..perfectly...and other things like that...so are you she???

He did play in Nashville as a studio musician, but never at any of the clubs.

Phone:208-887-4674

Address: 2948 N. Starling Way
Meridian, ID 83646

Joe: Glad I located you.

Bill

Wow, I remember Joe and his band from way back in the 70's 80's in Metairie, La at the Bengal. What a show they put on, I was lifted by Dave his guitar player and put on stage while Joe put this huge Boa on me, thank God I was tipsy!!!! What great times, great memories and great music. Would love to talk to you Dave and Joe its been a very long time.. Good luck with your new shows Joe!!! Belinda

I had the honor and pleasure of being able to open for Joe in Spartanburg SC back in the eighties. My name is Dino Fair and at that time I was co-founder of a Carolina show and recording band called "The Fantastic Shakers". I cannot remember the name of the club, but I do remember "Joe Savage". That night I witnessed an incredible band, production and an entertainer that took the word entertainment up on a scale from one to ten, to a definite ONE MILLION!!! A very small crowd watched as Joe pulled no punches. It was quite evident that Spartanburg had no clue of what was coming to that medium sized college town and it was equally evident that Joe did not care. He performed as if he and his band were in front of the hugest Rock-in Roll audience in recorded history. His wide variety of music added with his electrifying stage presence litteraly sent his rock message to myself and at the same time enspired the rest of my life and career. I write this blog as a result of a conversation my present band had on the way back from Savannah Gergia this past weekend. My best friends in the entire world, my coharts in crime "The Sea-Cruz Band" were all in attendance and as we talked. Three of us including myself had fond memories of Joe and Opus. First, Jimmy Lathen, our road manager and spiritual adviser chimed in with his memories of Joe when Joe performed at "The Magic Attic" in Myrtle Beach SC while Jimmy was the manager there. Then our front man/sax player/and incredible entertainer had us in stiches with his memories. Buth Barnes opened for Joe while he was with a band called "The Band of OZ" at a club in Savannah. Butch actully met Joe and took the grafitti shooting microphone segment and injected it into his personal arsenal with the "Band of OZ". Butch told us of having to replace alot of ceiling tiles while using this stunt all over the southeast. After a long night on the band bus we all came to the conclusion that if Joe was still performing and that if he was ever in reach, that we would take the night off and treat ourselves to a true Rock-and-Roll experience. We pulled Joe up on a Blackberry and via U-Tube, listened and watched Joe performing in Nashville at a club in 2009. We were all amazed at the fact that he was still puttin' in your face!!! You go with your bad self Joe, You are remebered and loved and will be till The Rock doors close. That means NEVER!!!

LEE MARQUETTE: are you the Lee from Dist.Hgts, MD?
do you remember me? Frank Tippett?

I played drums in the house band (NOYB) at Shula's Night Club in Niles, Michigan. Joe came through a number of times in 1971. I'm still playing today, but rememberances of Joe the Snakeman and his band are still vivid today.

Joe is without a doubt, one of the best performers ever. I think I saw almost every show he and the awesome band of the 80's played in Nashville. They are not only all great performers and musicians, they are also great people. I have very fond memories of those days and am thrilled that I have recently been able to reconnect with a few of the band members. I hope to see Joe on stage in Nashville again soon. Joe, Lee, Jay, Binky, Pudley and Dave, I'll never forget those days and I love you all.

Joe Savage! And I *think* Lee, also....you had dinner at our home in Stevens Point WI YEARS ago when you consistently played the Party Hardy Holiday Inn. I'm happy in NY now - remarried - and was talking to a WI friend last week about you. You have to love Google. Glad to know you are doing well and still rockin'. That boa always scared the boo boo jeebies out of me.

xo Melinda

I hooked up with Joe and the band in Chicago in 77
until late 78, They were looking for someone to do lights, I also did Special effects, Joe and I clicked he would get my creative mind and mechanicals going, and we turned into a team Joe would say work your magic and make me more effects, I did LOL. I pushed myself further then I thought possible. Then in 88 he called and asked me rejoin the band in Grand Cayman I went. we came up with alot more effects (props) ever imagined, even surprised Joe. That man has my utmost respect, he pushed me and I and I delivered and created.Joe you are my friend.Thank You

Hey Joe! I met you in Savannah, Ga in about 1980, at Remingtons. You were playing "just another funky nightclub" and pouring "pepermint schnapps" down my throat. You would also take the whole club outside in a line singing and dancing down Abercorn Street. Well, maybe that only happened once. Great times! You also enjoyed the Savannah Beach with me one saturday. Is Jay, the drummer, still around?

I first saw Joe in Nashua, New Hampshire playing a club called Brothers 4. Later that year I saw him in New Orleans (Metairie) playing a club in Fat City. I took my brother there to see him. Great memories and times.

Lee Marquette is still No 1. ( boomboom )

omg.. i worked at the brothers 4 in nashua,nh during the 70's as a waitress along with wendy,nancy,diana,doris,john,dell..i still have his album with him and his snake. i remember one nite after his show he put on another show with his snake...it ate a chicken. he was scarry then. now it makes me laugh.those were the days

I have often thought of Joe Savage and wondered if he is still performing. He was in the Cayman Islands performing for awhile and I went to see him every nite! What an awesome entertainer!! I would love to see him again!!

I'm saddened to hear of his daughter's unfortunate death! How very sad. It must be a horrible burden for him to bear. What a horrific accident.

Glad to know he is still around.

In the 80's I was a waiter at MGM GRAND Reno NV in the coffee shop on graveyard he used to take his whole audience in there after the show I hated it because there was only like three of us to serve hundreds of people But I loved his show it was fantastic

HEY LEE

How are you and where are you??? Really would love to hear from you. Hope you still check this site. If so.... PLEASE RESPOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband and I were sitting at dinner with our 18 year old son and reminiscing our days in Nashville, TN during the '80s. Thanks for the help, because we could not remember his last name.
But, I do remember the snake and that he picked on us that night. Oh the memories

After you witnessed Joe Savage perform for the first time, you were hooked. I saw Joe perform at Reds in Akron in the 80's. Joe ALWAYS, ALWAYS had Reds jammin'...and what guy wasn't in love with Lee Marquette. Those were really fun times.

Dear Joe, remember Ocala, Florida, late 1970's, early 1980, The Foxfire, your mask with malfunctioned gas/flames, your burned face, a friend with aloe, a place to stay for the night, and a beautiful blonde headed little girl? We do.

Yes my husband Jay Newcomer who played with Joe for many years is STILL A SWEETHEART! We have been married for 17 yrsx & together for 20.
What a BluesNPianoMan Jay is
Best Regards to all

8B0JgM Received the letter. I agree to exchange the articles..

It's 1978. I'm 16. Sneak into the "Gemini" in Yorktown, NY. First time in a bar. Standing with my back to the wall and my jaw dropped. This bald headed, vein popping guy on stage rocking the entire place. Jumps off stage, onto the bar, grabs a bottle of Jack and starts pouring into anyone with their head up and mouth open.
Probable saw him a total of 10 times after that. Springsteens Born to Run was the big production. What a piss!!