He was also one of the original five founders of Steeltown Records, a team of musicians and businessmen who first recorded and launched Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.
Resided in Inglewood (Los Angeles) for most of his Hollywood career.
After leaving East Chicago for Hollywood to pursue singing and acting as a career, Lou's comedic talent was quickly observed in L.A Clubs by writer/comedian Paul Mooney, a writer for the short-lived Richard Pryor variety Show on NBC.
He appeared weekly as a cast member and ensemble regular in the Richard Pryor NBC Variety TV Show.