Louis "Lui Lui" Satterfield was my best friend for nearly forty years starting at Crane Jr. College studying with Music Teacher James L. Mack. I am proud and honored to have worked and shared some important events in this life. R.I.P. my Brother.
A great musician with my favorite group, EWF. But listening to him in this interview, he's intelligent and very likable!! Lucky to have seen Louis with EWF back in Hawaii 1979.
Sat mentored a Bass player named Terry Batchman R.I.P who mentored me and I am a piano player and I would watch and study sat at the afro arts theater when he played with the Pharohs ,and to this day the bass player I like always comes from the Louis Satterfield school of music . Loved him on the T-Bone too........
RIP brother! Louis influenced me tremendously when I picked up the bass guitar after playing the drums for many years. His work as an electric blues bass player on Muddy Waters' (my fav electric blues player) "Electric Mudd" and "After the Rain" has so much feel and the sound is incredible!! I didn't know he taught Verdine!! Such an amazing and spiritual soul!! Thanks for posting this amazing interview :-)
Glad to run into this historical record. Louis was my friend in high school, and we played the high school band and in the George L. Giles Drum and Bugle Corps together. I went with Louis to his first audition in showroom on 47th and Drexel. He got the gig---and didn't look back. I had been looking to connect with him for years, but never did. I haven't seen him in 60+ years. Sorry to see he had passed away. Blessing to you my brother. "Strawberries."
james smith Your uncle is the truth. I know for a fact that your uncle is the real bassplayer and recording bassplayer on all EW&F records. NOT Fraudine White. The fake bassplayer.
@@FunkRockGroove I’ve seen your post across some EWF videos and have gotten curious myself about whether Satterfield was the bass player on those records. It seems people get highly offended when anyone suggests that Verdine wasn’t the bass player behind those iconic bass lines. Serpentine Fire is one of the tunes that is most telling cause of the slap tone and deep sound.
Let’s not get it twisted…Verdine was and is a great bassist. He not only is classically trained, he learned directly from Satterfield and from another outstanding bassist Cleveland Eaton (ya betta ask somebody) who replaced the late great Eldee Young in the Ramsey Lewis trio…and Maurice White (later Morris Jennings) replaced the living legend Red Holt.
I'm honored to have met this man. He came to a show that my band played years ago. He came with my late Aunt Barbara Acklin who was a great artist in her own right with songs and writing credits that span today . Sat was a musical genius.
Respect, respect and more respect to you from Germany! I‘ve seen the Phoenix horns 5x during the concerts of E,W & F. Never ever saw musicians playing their horns in that perfect way. 1000 thanks 😍
@@ragingbull3157 Verdine was very fortunate for His time with Louis, as we all were. His sense of Composition and Musicality remains High, and is still unparalleled; Internationally. My favorite Satt quote, to a Drummer having difficulty at His rehearsal. DRUMMER; "This Shit is Hard." SATT; "Ever pick a bale of cotton? That Shits Hard MF'er!" Igziabeher...
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, for concentrating SOLELY on these magnificent artists!! MY late cousin worked with these guys for decades ! I'm so pleased there is an interview dedicated solely to the 'Phoenix Horns !!
Never forget Satt's Old Kay Bass getting the Headstock chopped off by the metal ceiling fan, when Chuckaluck lifted it from its stand at the old Studio. Chuckaluck didn't tell Him what happened for over a Week, so He could bring it to a Luthier for repair. It sounded like a hell after the work. One of the most gifted Players I have ever known. Miss Him like the Sun! Igziabeher...
@Henry CB. He had aged a bit by the time of this interview. But I recognized him (& the Phoenix Horns) from other older TH-cam video footage that I have saved (of both EWF & Phil Collin's concert performances). I previously had no idea that he was such a talented multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, etc. *Also it was soo sad to stumble upon other TH-camr's brief explanations of what happened to exceptional saxophonist Don Myrick (murdered by CA police).
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting this amazing musician in the late 80's or early 90's. To our surprise and delight he accompanied (on bass) another legend, guitarist Cash MaCall in a performance in our small club in Edmonton. I think Mr Satterfield's pay for the evening was $75. A very sweet guy, polite, humble and very complimentary to all. Magic night for everyone.
james smith Hello James thanks for your comment. Forgive me for just now responding to you. Have you trying downloading the video? You should be able to download the show. Let me know if you are not able to get the show. And thanks again for commenting. Henry
@@samirsatterfield4314 im super excited to meet you cousin! I dropped my number on my first response to you but i cant wait to hear from you. Feel free to give me a call
Rick Barnes there's a clip in 79? EWF was doing Getaway and in it there was some sort of skit Verdine was apart of it Louis picked up the bass and played
Verdine White is a fraud for decades. I’ve seen Fraudine White faking the bass multiple times on stage. Time to expose the fake bassplayer who takes all the EW&F credits!
My Uncle Lui Lui - he was tight with my pops and Don Myrick - and Michael Harris - they were the same age and both played the trombone professionally. May both of them rest in power! Also shout out to my fellow Morehouse Man Johnnie Muhammad.
Back around the Spirit tour, EW&F did a magic trick (created by Doug Henning) in which the band seemed to disappear. Louis played the bass as part of that illusion.
@@XCLent0 are your out of your mind with that statement? Do some serious research of Brother Verdine and his skill level. He was taught by a Master, and ultimately BECAME one himself. Please don't denigrate talent.
@@Zippydaclown it’s amazing the level of stupidity some people will go to satt taught verdeen but yet somehow he’s the ghost bass player on the classic alums in that case he was a horrible teacher but yet this clown suggests everyone was sworn to secrecy it’s amazing everyone involved is dead silent amazing people believe the lies they create
Thanks for your comment and interest in the content. I think I got that closing music from my TH-cam Library download. The name the song is "Old School Funk" by Atomica Music. I am not sure, but you can check it out.
I say Place is Person and Person is Place . . . Somehow Phil Collins took advantage and could have created a genuine improvement to bring mutuality. Jesus !
Thanks, I don't have my paper work in front of me, but I think, in the late nineties. I don't think the studio was ever done, but I can't confirm that for sure.
To my knowledge it was not built. I think he passed before it could be realized. I will have to give you an exact date later, I do have the paper work, but thanks for the support.
This is the Legendary Bassplayer of EW&F. The real bassplayer that is. FRAUDINE White is just the puppet who mimicked the bass for decades and takes all the credits for the EW&F basslines. Louis Satterfield was the recording bassplayer on all records. Not the Fake Verdine. Verdine is a dancer and hair dresser.
Verdine was actually a classically trained upright bassist, I've never heard stories of Mr. Satterfield being his Shakespeare. Make no mistake Verdine can flat out play, he's no imposter. Louis was a member of EWF's horn section from 1975-1983, He and Verdine wrote a book titled "Playing the bass" in 1979.
Louis "Lui Lui" Satterfield was my best friend for nearly forty years starting at Crane Jr. College studying with Music Teacher James L. Mack. I am proud and honored to have worked and shared some important events in this life. R.I.P. my Brother.
Greetings i sent you a facebook friend request. You accepted it but i as well sent you a message in your inbox. Please check if you can ?
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I had the privilege of recording with Louis at Chess Records in Chicago in the mid-sixties.
A great musician with my favorite group, EWF. But listening to him in this interview, he's intelligent and very likable!! Lucky to have seen Louis with EWF back in Hawaii 1979.
Sat mentored a Bass player named Terry Batchman R.I.P who mentored me and I am a piano player and I would watch and study sat at the afro arts theater when he played with the Pharohs ,and to this day the bass player I like always comes from the Louis Satterfield school of music . Loved him on the T-Bone too........
Thanks for you comment. 🌅🥰
Thanks for sharing!
RIP brother! Louis influenced me tremendously when I picked up the bass guitar after playing the drums for many years. His work as an electric blues bass player on Muddy Waters' (my fav electric blues player) "Electric Mudd" and "After the Rain" has so much feel and the sound is incredible!! I didn't know he taught Verdine!! Such an amazing and spiritual soul!! Thanks for posting this amazing interview :-)
Glad to run into this historical record. Louis was my friend in high school, and we played the high school band and in the George L. Giles Drum and Bugle Corps together. I went with Louis to his first audition in showroom on 47th and Drexel. He got the gig---and didn't look back. I had been looking to connect with him for years, but never did. I haven't seen him in 60+ years. Sorry to see he had passed away. Blessing to you my brother. "Strawberries."
Reminds me a lot of Maurice... They talk like they were raised on the same block. Much love...
Both are sotherners.... Tennessee and Mississippi
This is my Uncle!!!!!!
james smith Your uncle is the truth. I know for a fact that your uncle is the real bassplayer and recording bassplayer on all EW&F records. NOT Fraudine White. The fake bassplayer.
@@FunkRockGroove thank you so much! yes he is and proud to be apart have a beautiful Legacy and family. Blessed beyond measures .
@@FunkRockGroove I’ve seen your post across some EWF videos and have gotten curious myself about whether Satterfield was the bass player on those records. It seems people get highly offended when anyone suggests that Verdine wasn’t the bass player behind those iconic bass lines. Serpentine Fire is one of the tunes that is most telling cause of the slap tone and deep sound.
Let’s not get it twisted…Verdine was and is a great bassist. He not only is classically trained, he learned directly from Satterfield and from another outstanding bassist Cleveland Eaton (ya betta ask somebody) who replaced the late great Eldee Young in the Ramsey Lewis trio…and Maurice White (later Morris Jennings) replaced the living legend Red Holt.
I'm honored to have met this man. He came to a show that my band played years ago. He came with my late Aunt Barbara Acklin who was a great artist in her own right with songs and writing credits that span today
. Sat was a musical genius.
Barbara Acklin is one of my Favorite singers and her daughter Samotta also
Respect, respect and more respect to you from Germany! I‘ve seen the Phoenix horns 5x during the concerts of E,W & F. Never ever saw musicians playing their horns in that perfect way. 1000 thanks 😍
Well said!
It's so cool that he got to be with Earth Wind and Fire
It's cooler that EWF got to be with Satterfield. What a Gift!
@@binghiboi8004 taught verdine how to play bass and was EWF's bass player till Verdine got up and runnin. Wow
@@ragingbull3157 Verdine was very fortunate for His time with Louis, as we all were. His sense of Composition and Musicality remains High, and is still unparalleled; Internationally. My favorite Satt quote, to a Drummer having difficulty at His rehearsal. DRUMMER; "This Shit is Hard." SATT; "Ever pick a bale of cotton? That Shits Hard MF'er!" Igziabeher...
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, for concentrating SOLELY on these magnificent artists!! MY late cousin worked with these guys for decades ! I'm so pleased there is an interview dedicated solely to the 'Phoenix Horns !!
Thanks Michael for your comment.
It was sad to read how Donald Myrick died. such a wonderful sax
@@ljohnson5978 yes and that was about 2 years after Rodney King
Never forget Satt's Old Kay Bass getting the Headstock chopped off by the metal ceiling fan, when Chuckaluck lifted it from its stand at the old Studio. Chuckaluck didn't tell Him what happened for over a Week, so He could bring it to a Luthier for repair. It sounded like a hell after the work. One of the most gifted Players I have ever known. Miss Him like the Sun! Igziabeher...
Interesting interview listening 2/22/2023
Thanks for checking us out! 🌅🥰🌅
Thanks for the good sound. Greetings from Heidelberg / Germany
Good Interview...good host. I attended high school with Mr. Muhammad. E,W&F is certainly one of the greatest bands EVER!
Spiritual Brother! Much RESPECT!!
When you cheer Verdine, the MASTER BASSIST, you are really cheering for Sir Verdine’s instructor: Sir Satterfield!
He taught Verdine White in furtherance of his craft, wonderful musicians, Earth wind & Fire the best band in the land !
Yes he is that his bass teacher
Very uplifting music 🎶
Bless you, Louis Satterfield. Thank you for your contribution to humanity.
Wow, great video & insight into Mr. Satterfield's contributions to the musical arts...
Thanks for checking out our video! Yes Mr. Satterfield was very good interview. He enjoyed playing music!!!!
@Henry CB. He had aged a bit by the time of this interview. But I recognized him (& the Phoenix Horns) from other older TH-cam video footage that I have saved (of both EWF & Phil Collin's concert performances). I previously had no idea that he was such a talented multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, etc.
*Also it was soo sad to stumble upon other TH-camr's brief explanations of what happened to exceptional saxophonist Don Myrick (murdered by CA police).
Yes he was, I found him to be very kind and serious about music.
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting this amazing musician in the late 80's or early 90's. To our surprise and delight he accompanied (on bass) another legend, guitarist Cash MaCall in a performance in our small club in Edmonton. I think Mr Satterfield's pay for the evening was $75. A very sweet guy, polite, humble and very complimentary to all. Magic night for everyone.
April 2021AD , Cash McCall , these are the real gentlemen who make sense , Thank you , Praise The Lord ...
This is my Uncle how can I get a original copy of this taping for my family?
james smith Hello James thanks for your comment. Forgive me for just now responding to you. Have you trying downloading the video? You should be able to download the show. Let me know if you are not able to get the show. And thanks again for commenting.
Henry
Hey James Smith, good afternoon... I’m interested in touching base with you... Hit me up, Louis is my cousin...
@@samirsatterfield4314 hit me up 270-366-2611
@@samirsatterfield4314 im super excited to meet you cousin! I dropped my number on my first response to you but i cant wait to hear from you. Feel free to give me a call
Increíble músico!
Thanks for your comment!
The BASS on "Rescue Me" !
Maurice White on Drums.
I love the Phoenix Horns. Incomparable! My favorite video is 1979 Japan - Magic Mind where Mr. Saterfield is my favorite to listen to and watch!
My Brother Elmer Brown Jr., also from Chicago, plays Trumpet on the fantastic performance. That is maybe the greatest horn performance ever.
Did Louis play bass while Verdine White was running around with choreography during a show?
Rick Barnes there's a clip in 79? EWF was doing Getaway and in it there was some sort of skit Verdine was apart of it Louis picked up the bass and played
Verdine White is a fraud for decades. I’ve seen Fraudine White faking the bass multiple times on stage. Time to expose the fake bassplayer who takes all the EW&F credits!
He taught Verdine to play the Bass.
My Uncle Lui Lui - he was tight with my pops and Don Myrick - and Michael Harris - they were the same age and both played the trombone professionally. May both of them rest in power! Also shout out to my fellow Morehouse Man Johnnie Muhammad.
Thanks for your comment. Brother Louis Satterfield was a very pleasant man and I am very happy to have recorded him before passed. 🌅🌅🌅🥰❤️❤️🥰🌅🌅
Is Thamlee is alive, he was als9 9ne 9f the Phoenix Horns!
Did Louis Satterfield ever back up Verdine White on bass in live concerts?
Yes he was with Phoenix Horns and other artist. Thanks!
Back around the Spirit tour, EW&F did a magic trick (created by Doug Henning) in which the band seemed to disappear. Louis played the bass as part of that illusion.
Did Louis play the bass on the EWF classics and was sworn to secretcy? Any conclusive proof Verdine played on the records? He seems incapable....
@@XCLent0 are your out of your mind with that statement? Do some serious research of Brother Verdine and his skill level. He was taught by a Master, and ultimately BECAME one himself.
Please don't denigrate talent.
@@Zippydaclown it’s amazing the level of stupidity some people will go to satt taught verdeen but yet somehow he’s the ghost bass player on the classic alums in that case he was a horrible teacher but yet this clown suggests everyone was sworn to secrecy it’s amazing everyone involved is dead silent amazing people believe the lies they create
the phoenix horns on the albums from that's the way of the world (1975) to powerlight (1983)
SAT WE ARE HERE AND YOU ARE TOO LOVE BROTHER
I need something to fill the void here on Earth now these People have moved-on. Inspiration from Charles Stepney , Lord , where is Napoleon Nemieux !
Dang gonna be watching this closely...Phenix horns
Thanks for checking out the channel!
My teacher was his son
I wonder what method of Bass he taught verdine?
VOODOO CHILD Verdine is a Fraud on bass. Bassplayers call him Fraudine White.
@@FunkRockGroove dude get a life did verdeen bang your girl back in the day
What’s the closing tune at the end of the video❓❓❓
Thanks for your comment and interest in the content. I think I got that closing music from my TH-cam Library download. The name the song is "Old School Funk" by Atomica Music. I am not sure, but you can check it out.
The Jacksons? What song I'm curious
Good day DJ Gary. Who is your question referring to?
He’s dropping Jewls listen
I say Place is Person and Person is Place . . . Somehow Phil Collins took advantage and could have created a genuine improvement to bring mutuality. Jesus !
When was this filmed? Did the studio Mr. Satterfield mentioned ever open?
Thanks, I don't have my paper work in front of me, but I think, in the late nineties. I don't think the studio was ever done, but I can't confirm that for sure.
To my knowledge it was not built. I think he passed before it could be realized. I will have to give you an exact date later, I do have the paper work, but thanks for the support.
Almost sure he is the bass player on all the EW&F classics, not Verdine.
XCLent0 Fraudine takes all the credits, even though he fakes the bass and isn’t the real recording artist of EW&F.
Sense your so sure produce your evidence or shut up you & this other clown tipoe is full of conjecture period
I appreciate the exposure but I’d rather have heard what the legend had to say instead of being cut off repeatedly and unapologetically
Thanks.
LUI LUI
This is the Legendary Bassplayer of EW&F. The real bassplayer that is. FRAUDINE White is just the puppet who mimicked the bass for decades and takes all the credits for the EW&F basslines. Louis Satterfield was the recording bassplayer on all records. Not the Fake Verdine. Verdine is a dancer and hair dresser.
Maartje: SOUNDS like facts to me! We need to talk..
@@XCLent0 Yes we do. 👊🏽
@@FunkRockGroove u a haaaaard person to catch!! U got IG or FB?
Verdine was actually a classically trained upright bassist, I've never heard stories of Mr. Satterfield being his Shakespeare. Make no mistake Verdine can flat out play, he's no imposter. Louis was a member of EWF's horn section from 1975-1983, He and Verdine wrote a book titled "Playing the bass" in 1979.
@@evanalston1125 lol he can’t play.