Lou 5: (1979)
Known for their raw energy, they were the only band to play both days of the legendary 1977 Mont de Marsan punk festival . They frequently toured the UK, supporting major acts like The Clash during their "Out of Control" tour and sharing stages with Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Voidoids.
Formed in Paris in 1977, the Lou's were the first all-female rock band in France and a key fixture in the early European punk scene. Lou 5 (1979)
As the lead singer of Foreigner , Gramm was performing heavily in 1979 following the massive success of their album Double Vision (1978) and the release of Head Games in September 1979. Known for their raw energy, they were the
A foundational figure in punk and glam rock, Reed was active in the late 70s music scene, having influenced the very movements that birthed bands like the Lou's. As the lead singer of Foreigner , Gramm
While the band is the most direct link to that specific name and year, several other iconic "Lous" were at their peak in 1979:
By 1979, the original lineup began to shift and dissolve. Members Sascha de Jong (drums) and Raphaelle Devins (saxophone) moved to London to join the band Verdict , where they were active in the Rock Against Racism movement. Meanwhile, other members remained in France to form Les Rois Fainéants . Other Notable "Lou" Contexts in 1979
In 1979, Ferrigno was at the height of his fame starring in the CBS television series The Incredible Hulk , which aired its second and third seasons that year.