- Born on: February 23, 1936
- Departed on: January 8, 2010
Louis Henry Carr
Thank You Louie, for touching our Lives, and letting us be a part of Yours. You will always be in our Hearts. Fred & Debbie
Renee: Sorry to hear of your father's passing. I'm glad you had time to visit him in the past year or two. Lobo
Thank you Louis for everything you have given this world. The Flack family will never forget you...your music, personality and wisdom have inspired so many people. Thank you for always being such a good friend to all of us. You the man!
So many memories are running through my mind.All the times we shared the stage,and the music we played.I'll miss you Old Friend.Hopefully there will be room for one more bass player on that heavenly stage.God Bless You,Louie.
I was very young but I remember Louie playing at my Dad's bar The Thunderbird, he brought much joy to all............now he can play for my Dad up in Heaven.
First of all I'd like to thank all of your that have been so supportive for our family through our time of Grief. IM trying to find Frank Glubka's phone number if anyone would have it please call me. I'd like to have copies of Poppa's jam session's, I know there are so many of you who had the pleasure of jaming with Poppa. 352-454-9114 THANKS AND LOVE TO ALL RENEE
sorry for your lose.Good Bye Dad
Thanks Louie for sharing your incredible gift. Indirectly, you are the reason I own a collection of Gibson electric guitars. Also thanks for teaching others like Mcmurrin and DeWitte, who carry on your tradition.
Louie was an original and one of the very best. He was a musicians musician.I remember my first guitar lesson with him at Keeneys Guitar Studio.That day started me off on a new journey that would eventually have me teaching at Keeneys and playing in bands for the next twenty something years. To this day I can not pick up or even look at a guitar and not think of Louie Carr and his Magic Guitar!
Louie and I opened the Boddicker School together at the Lindale Mall in the late 60s. Lots of great memories with our students. My prayers are with his whole family at this special time. God bless you all.
Thank you Louis for everything you have given this world. The Flack family will never forget you...your music, personality and wisdom have inspired so many people. Thank you for always being such a good friend to all of us. You the man!
louie, what a great friend for so many years. some of the jams at the freeway and hog roasts thru the 80's were the best music and most fun ever had in this city. louie will surely be missed by many.
We extend our sympathies to Renee and LuAnn, their children and the rest of Louie's family. May God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
Louie it was now 41 years ago that you took me under your musical wing. The friendship we had is like NO other. We have always been there for one another through thick and thin. Now you are at the greatest jam session of all. We will miss you more than anything. Condolences to Louie, Renee, Luann and the rest of your family. We will be there today to celebrate your life Padno! Love ya Man!
Even though I didn't know you very well it was an honor to hear you play while you visited us here in Florida. As a musician's musician you are now with all the other greats of music and I know you feel alot better now. You and your music will be missed.
Louis...you will be missed by everyone at Gilligans! I will never forget the first time you called me Nurse and said you needed your medicine. :)I am sure you are upstairs pickin with all your friends. Good Love Ya!
Dear Louie - such a friend and so many memories - not just the music which we all remember (including his membership in the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!) What a wonderful honor. Louis approached everything with passion. Don't forget all the fishing stories and he could do pool trick shots for hours! Rest well, good friend. We'll miss you. Love, Denny & DJ
Louie.. I know you're in Rock and Roll Heaven. remember you from many years ago. Nobody could play Malaguena like you..your old friend, Thumper..
Farewell Louie Carr... a guitar legend! Louie took me away from plunking through the Mel Bay beginner books at Boddicker's and on to actually PLAYING guitar using his fabulous technique and showmanship. I got the opportunity to jam with him once 20+ years ago at some forgettable small club in C.R... but I will never forget the night. Thanks Louie... I still enjoy playing today because of teachers like you! And thanks for your service to your country!
Prayers and blessing to all the family. I had not seen Louie for many many years, when I was little he was a huge part of my life. The kindest man one could have ever known.
To Judy and all of Louies family you all have my deepest sympathies. It was an honor to know louie, what a guy, just a sweetheart,oh what a musician loved to listen to him play and tell his stories. He will be greatly missed at least he won't have to suffer any more.He put up a long valiant fight,he will be in our hearts forever. He will be jammin' with all the greats now.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do for you please let know or if you need someone to care of your dog, let me know, I am sure Tate would love the company.
I had the pleasure of meeting Louie and enjoyed every moment I was able to share with him. He was one of those people that could make anyone laugh. He always had a new joke to tell! He will be missed by many. My condolences to his family, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Ihad not seen Louis in a few years, my sister and I would, on most week ends, go to see him.We loved to hear him play Malaguania.I will miss his laughter and that sweet, sweet smile of his. Of course now, my sister gets to chatch up with him now. They are both in HEAVEN now.They will help take care of each other. MY LOVE GOES TO BOTH OF THEM, LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU.
To Judy and Louie's family you have my sympathy. I'm not one who can say he knew Louie well or for very long. But the few ocaasions I was able to perform with him at Gilligan's were a joy. And to have backed his Malaguana on drums as a duo was a complete honor. Thanks Louie!
i had the pleasure of knowing him when he played with Dick Deshaw he was an awsome guitar player and i loved his jokes.
Louie: "What do you get when the zoo burns down?" Me: "I don't know, Louie, what?" Louie: "Crispy Critters" ...this exchange took place every week (my lesson with Louie at Boddickers) for what might have been a year. I laughed every time and still smile thinking about it. Those of you who were close to him are a lucky bunch.
Don't forget Louie's Trademark - "MALAGUENA". I was stunned to find it had words years later. Another of his specialties, were his "joke" songs of Nuts And Liquors, always favorites of the Bars. He also loved his 1963 Gibson Trini Lopez model. One of the nice things about Louie, was his light touch. He never needed new nickel for the frets. He was one of the first in the area, to Dress his Band nicely. His excelled with his Carpenter work, owning his own business for a few years. There was no other like Him.
To the family of Louie. I became friends of Louie back in the '60's when he taught at Keeney's. I remember the first time I ever heard him play. It was Dave Brubeck's "Take Five". Only him, a bass player & a drummer. What a vantastic job and what a musician he was! Ironically, since I hadn't seen or talked with him for a few years, about a week ago I thought about him and wondered how he was doing these days. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. The world has lost another "good guy" for sure. Russ Clark, guitar player in the '60's CR group, The Patriots.
Ihad not seen Louis in a few years, my sister and I would, on most week ends, go to see him.We loved to hear him play Malaguania.I will miss his laughter and that sweet, sweet smile of his. Of course now, my sister gets to chatch up with him now. They are both in HEAVEN now.They will help take care of each other. MY LOVE GOES TO BOTH OF THEM, LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU.
Louie was the best! He will be missed by all, our sympathy to the family
to louie's faimly, he will be missed by all! one thing i have to say is god needed him for a big jam session.I was honored to play drums with Louie for many years.about the music business. Jam on!!!! (i have told many of louies jokes and still do)thanks buddy!!! cedar rapids lost a good friend and musician
We knew Louie thru the local jams. What a wonderful musician! Everytime our band plays Louie's version of Greensleeves, we'll be thinking about Louie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Spent many nights at "Mirror Lounge" listening to Louie's great music. Although we know words offer small comfort in your hour of sorrow. We do wish to express our sincere sympathy.
Blessing and prayers from my heart to your family. We will all miss Louie very much. I knew him from the Mirror Lounge and dating Wes Schuetzle for eight years. Whenever I walked into the Mirror, Louie played Runaway or Malguenia for me and that was so very special. I also remember having dinners at Wes's and Louie taught me to love avocadoes. Thanks again, Louie. Karen Huerter
I did'nt know louie very well,but his wife Judy was my staff at the time they got engaged.Judy told me alot about louie,that he was a muscian and that he gave people guitar lessons.I give out my condolences to the entire carr family and my mother Helen gives out her condolences as well.
To my Daddy. Dear Daddy , You allready know how I feel I shared it with you before you left the groundly hill.You have allways been my #ONE fan now your in the holy land.I Have allready shead my tears of pain now I let go till i see you again, Ill allways be your #1 FAN. Love Lu Lu
When i shared my memory back in January I didn't know what to write at that time it has been a year..and i would like to share my best memories today...I felt like i was the luckest girl in the world to have a dad like louie carr...when his name was mentioned you would have thought people were talking about god..and when people would hear i was his daughter they would smile at me and say louie carr is your father? and i was the luckiest girl in the world..i wanted to be just like him...but thoese of you that know the life of an entertainerit did not work out that way i did not see my father for many years and when he finaly came to see me in florida i didnt go see him because i wanted to make him feel the paine i felt waiting to see him when i was a little girl...but when he died in january of 2010 i relized i didbt hurt him i hurt myself by not going to see him...i miss my dad alot...i got angry because he got old i will all ways remeber him as that younggood looking louie carr that played with the band louie and the highlads...thoese are the memories i will always keep...i miss you dad love little lou lou
It was not only his fabulous guitar playing, but also his great showmanship and natural charisma that thrilled me the first time I saw and heard Louie play on stage. As a young drummer, I sat in with his band on occasion. He always had nice things to say about my playing. I really appreciated that. In 1979, I asked Louie to perform on my album 'That Drummer!' He was enthusiastic to be part of the project. He played guitar on two of the tracks included on the album and even showed me a couple of “studio tricks” with his guitar. I still have the final version from one of those little recordings in my personal library. “Louie, your legacy will live on in your music, within your family, and in all of us whom you have inspired. You’re a class act!”
Many blessings, to his family, as you move through this difficult time. Louie was one of a kind...his natural talent,(no one played Melaguania like Louie) humor and smile were not to be missed! From memories of the De Var as a kid to Louie and the Hi Lads in later years, he will always have a special place in my heart.
i hadnt heard louie for a long time but i remember how smooth he played. he made it look so easy.he will be missed throughtout the music community.thank you louie.
Met Louis when he first came to CR from the Quad cities with Dave & Austin- the Hi Lads. Friends ever since. He was a talented musician, showman, entertainer, comedian, character, player, songwriter- nobody ever like him. Always your friend, Louis!!
God Bless you all. Know that he is pain free now. I know Renee and know what a blow this can be to all of you. I hold you all in my prayers and want you to keep your memories of him fresh in your mind and make sure his great grand children "know" him. Take Care
Played with Louis and Dick DeShaw at my sisters bar in Central City, and at Gilligan's several times. Just loved sitting down at the bar and talking to him. It was an honor to play with such a legend. RIP Louis and keep on jammin'
Louis, you were the greatest, I will never forget working with you and your smile. You were so much fun to play with and hang with. Always with a great story and a tip for an easier way to play something that I was making too hard. i treasure the days at Bullys on the river, I still have the tapes of you and Denny doing lessons in front of the green screen. I will treasure those. Sorry I have not been in contact over the years, but trust me I thought about you a lot and never forgot what you taught me. You will always be loved and always missed. Everytime I step on stage I will think about you and remember to play my block chords just like you taught me. I guess Denny will be playing Lucille now. He is the new master. deservingly so. Have a good trip, See you when the shows over here. Save me a spot on the bandstand. Love you louie...Micheal
I know Louie will be greatly missed, by you and all of his friends. Like his jokes, and his smile. I am thinking of him, and him and you are in my prayers.
Louie Carr: Lead Johnnie Carter: Steel Frank Glubka: Vocal Gary Winhom: Drums Al Kabela:Bass Better known as the Counrty Generation.I have CD"s of our music.It would kick butt in todays world. I'll miss you. Thanks for the memories, Love Frank
Thanks Louie for all the "Pick'in & grinn'in at Farah's and around town when Cedar Rapids was a fun place to Drink and Dance.Ma Doughrty willbe waitng for you in her feed sackdress. RAVE ON !
Louie: "What do you get when the zoo burns down?" Me: "I don't know, Louie, what?" Louie: "Crispy Critters" ...this exchange took place every week (my lesson with Louie at Boddickers) for what might have been a year. I laughed every time and still smile thinking about it. Those of you who were close to him are a lucky bunch.
I used to follow Louis back in the 70's when he played in CR. It was always a pleasure listening to him play Malanguania...if that's how you spell it. He always had a joke for on stage.
LOUIEEEE..... This is a name I will never forget. What a dear friend he has been to my family(Fairbanks) for so many years. I have watched him play since I was a little girl. Always could make you smile! No more suffereing Louie! Have a drink with Grandma for me!
Well POPPA you gave it hell.. What a journey we went through. We even had laughter when you were going through your treatments. Yes we had tears, but we laughed each other through them. NO MORE TEARS IN HEAVEN. PLAY YOUR MUSIC LOUD AND PROUD POPPA. There will never be a day that goes by I dont hear you tell me: MAINTAINE KID... ALWAYS IN MY HEART. YOUR DAUGHTER RENEE
We have lost one of our greatest musican and friend, but we all can be comforted by sitting back and thinking of him and his music and how it affected each one of us. Thank you Lord for sharing Louie with us. I know I dance many of years to his music and will never forget him. My prayers are with all his family and friends.
