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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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