The Guilloteens
Memphis , Tennessee
1964-1966

 

 

We were playing together in a tour road version of the Mar-Keys, we were the rhythm section. One night we were playing a gig in Mississippi at a college. We were the only part of the band that showed up. They expected a performance and we gave them one. On the way home we thought we would put together our own band. We rehearsed for about 6 months and started playing teen clubs like the Roaring 60's, in Memphis. We were also on a local TV program called "Talent Party" which the #1 DJ in Memphis, George Klien hosted. We couldn't find a name we liked so he had a name the band contest and the prize was a date with one of us. I think Joe was the prize. I know it wasn't me! We got a manager and I went to see my friend Elvis. I told him about our band and he picked up the telephone and called a friend of his, Tony Farrah, who owned the Red Velvet Club on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. He hired us just on Elvis word and we were off to a good start (we were Elvis' favorite group, he often tucked himself away in a dark corner to hear us play).

 

Personnel:
Louis Paul - 12 String Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals
Laddie Hutcherson - Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals
Joe Davis - Drums

Influences:
All the people in Memphis music and the Beatles

Setlist Sample:
I Don't Believe, Hey! Girl, For My Own, Don't Let the Rain Get You Down

Equipment:
Our manager signed with Vox. Louis - My 12 string was hand made and given to me when I was touring with Ronny and the Daytonas. I don't remember the mans name.

Rehearsal Space:
Louis - Mostly my mom's living room

Band Vehicles:
None listed.

Fashion Statement:
See photo above.

Best Gig:
Louis - Not a gig but we worked with Phil Spector when we first went to L.A. We thought we would be signed with him. I learned so much about recording from him in the brief time we spent in his studio. It was such a let down when our manager signed us with Hanna Barbera Records. That was the beginning of the end of the Guilloteens.

Gig from Hell!:
None listed

Last Gig:
None listed
Comments:
Louis left the band late in 1965 in a dispute over money with their manager. The guys had worked hard for over a year, had a hit record and had nothing to show for it. Laddie and Joe felt they should stick with the manager so Louis went back to Memphis. I don't have much information on the group after he left. They released 3 more singles. One for HBR and 2 on Columbia. Buddy DeLaney replaced Louis on at least one of the releases. For more information on The Guilloteens, Please visit our web site at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/guilloteens1965/index.html

 



Laddie Hutcherson taken at rehearsal at Louis' house.
Louis and Laddie performing, pre-Guilloteens

 

 

 
The Guilloteens LP For My Own released on Misty Lane Records available here:
Misty Lane Records

 

Where are they now?

Louis is still in Memphis, but got out of music for a living about 10 years ago. "For the first time in my life I play for myself and enjoy it. No deadlines to meet. My wife, Lynn and I plan to open a recording studio that is affordable for new talent in the near future." Laddie has finally recovered from a car wreck about 2 years ago and he and his wife are living West of the Mississippi, (he asked us not to say where). He is working with a local theater group there. Joe last we heard was living in Texas and working in a family business.



Newspaper photo taken at Guilloteens 1993 reunion

 


 Information contributed by Lynn & Louis Paul lepaul@bellsouth.net

 

 
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