A Mentor and Champion

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A Mentor at Heart Lonnie Knight’s influence on Minnesota’s music scene runs deeper than his decades-spanning achievements as a songwriter, guitarist, and performer—his spirit and guidance lifted countless local musicians, shaping the community’s heart and sound. Those who played alongside … Read more

A Poet And His Guitar

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“Lonnie’s metaphors sink into the soul like a poet’s words in most of his melodies.” Mia Jennings – Blues On Stage Review Lonnie Knight’s career stands as a testament to the power of craft, passion, and versatility in songwriting. Spanning … Read more

The Rave-Ons

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Harry Nehls, Lonnie Knight, Dick Wiegand, Larry Wiegand There is no doubt that the Rave-Ons left an indelible mark on the Minnesota music scene during the 1960’s. Like many bands, they went through several personnel changes before landing on the … Read more

On Air Interviews

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Lonnie was a sought after guest on radio shows during his long career. Radio hosts enjoyed not only his live performances, but also his quick wit and willingness to share colorful stories about his music and life in general. He … Read more

Japan Tour

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March of 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of Lonnie’s tour in Japan, so it’s only fitting to take a look back on his experiences in that beautiful country. Early in 2013, he had been contacted by VINYL JAPAN to perform … Read more

Red Sofa Series

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Beginning in 2008, Lonnie started recording intimate acoustic performances of both his own compositions as well as some of his favorite songs by other songwriters while sitting on his living room couch. And thus, the Red Sofa Series was born. … Read more

Knight In-Demand

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Between 1979 and 2016, Lonnie Knight performed on over fifty-eight albums for other artists, acting as producer or co-producer on eleven of those releases. He was sought after not only for his extraordinary acoustic and electric guitar work, but also … Read more

Jokers Wild

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When the JOKERS WILD reorganized into a three-piece group from the original five member band, many people thought this was the last fatal attempt for the unit to stay alive. But, as their fans will now tell you, they have … Read more