Foghat are an English blues rock band from London. Formed in January 1971, the group originally included lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist and backing vocalist Tony Stevens, drummer Roger Earl (all recently departed from Savoy Brown) and lead guitarist Rod Price (formerly of Black Cat Bones). [1] After four studio albums, Stevens left the band in late 1974 due to their heavy touring commitments, with multi-instrumentalist Nick Jameson (who had produced the group's fourth album Rock and Roll Outlaws) taking his place. [2] By early 1976, Jameson had been replaced by Craig MacGregor. [3] Price was the second original member of the band to leave in November 1980, following the touring cycle for their ninth studio album Tight Shoes. [4] He was replaced the following year by Erik Cartwright. [5]
MacGregor left the band in 1982 and was replaced by the returning Jameson. [6] Kenny Aaronson took over in 1983, followed by Rob Alter, [7] before MacGregor returned for a brief second tenure. [6] By the end of 1984, Peverett had left to return to England, marking a temporary hiatus for the band. [8] Earl, MacGregor and Cartwright continued performing under the name The Knee Tremblers with keyboardist and vocalist Jon Roberge, [9] although by 1986 they had reverted to the Foghat moniker, [10] adding new frontman Eric Burgeson. [11] MacGregor had left again by the end of the year to pursue a solo career, with Cartwright's brother Brett and later Jeff Howell serving as his subsequent replacements. [6] Burgeson was replaced by Phil Nudelman in 1988, [12] who was later replaced by Billy Davis. [13] Dave Crigger joined on bass in 1990. [6]
In 1993, the original lineup of Foghat reunited for the first time since 1975. [1] [14] They released the band's first studio album in more than ten years, Return of the Boogie Men, the following year. [15] The lineup remained stable until 1999, when Price left and was replaced by former Molly Hatchet guitarist Bryan Bassett. [16] [17] Peverett died on 7 February 2000 due to complications with cancer, after first being diagnosed in 1998. [18] He was later replaced by former Humble Pie frontman Charlie Huhn, who was chosen by Peverett prior to his death. [19] Stevens remained until early 2005, when he was replaced by the returning MacGregor. [20] [21] Price died on 22 March 2005 due to head trauma suffered as a result of a fall down a stairway. [22] MacGregor was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015 and died on 9 February 2018; Rodney O'Quinn replaced the bassist in 2015 [23] and continues to perform with the band.
The lineup of Earl, Bassett, Huhn and O'Quinn would go on to record a live record in November 2019 called 8 Days on the Road. The album was released in July 2021. [24]
In January 2022, lead singer Charlie Huhn retired. Scott Holt, formerly a guitarist for Buddy Guy, became the new lead singer and guitarist. Holt had previously lent his vocals for Under the Influence and was lead vocalist in Foghat side project Earl & the Agitators. [25]
Members
Current
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Earl |
|
|
all Foghat releases | |
| Bryan Bassett | 1999–present [16] [17] |
|
all Foghat releases from Family Joules (2003) onwards | |
| Rodney O'Quinn | 2015–present [23] |
|
| |
| Scott Holt | 2022–present [25] |
|
Former
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Lonesome" Dave Peverett |
|
|
all Foghat releases from Foghat (1972) to King Biscuit (1999) | |
| Rod Price |
|
|
| |
| Tony Stevens |
|
|
| |
| Nick Jameson |
|
|
| |
| Craig MacGregor |
|
|
| |
| Erik Cartwright | 1981–1984 [5] [26] (died 2017) |
|
| |
| Kenny Aaronson | 1983 [7] | bass | none | |
| Rob Alter | 1983–1984 [7] | |||
| Charlie Huhn | 2000–2022 [19] |
|
|
Roger Earl's Foghat/The Kneetremblers members
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Earl | 1984–1993 [9] | drums | ||
| Erik Cartwright | 1984–1993 [9] (died 2017) |
|
||
| Craig MacGregor | 1984–1986 (died 2018) [9] |
|
||
| Jon Roberge | 1984–1986 [9] |
|
||
| Eric Burgeson | 1986–1988 [11] |
|
||
| Brett Cartwright | 1986–1989 [6] | bass | ||
| Phil Nudelman | 1988–1990 [6] [12] |
|
||
| Jeff Howell | 1989–1992 [6] | bass | ||
| Billy Davis | 1990–1993 [6] [13] |
|
||
| Dave Crigger | 1992–1993 [6] | bass |
Lonesome Dave's Foghat members
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Lonesome" Dave Peverett | 1990–1993 (died 2000) [6] |
|
||
| Bryan Bassett | 1990–1993 [6] |
|
||
| Eddie Zyne | 1990–1993 [6] | drums | ||
| Stephen Dees | 1990–1991 [6] [27] | bass | ||
| Riff West | 1991–1993 [6] [28] | |||
| Rod Price | 1990–1993 [6] (occasional guest appearances) (died 2005) [29] |
|
Timeline
Lineups
| Period | Members | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| January 1971 – February 1975 |
|
|
| February 1975 – March 1976 |
|
|
| March 1976 – November 1980 |
|
|
| 1981–1982 |
|
|
| 1982–1983 |
|
|
| 1983 |
|
none |
| 1983–1984 |
| |
| 1984 |
|
|
| 1984–1986
(as The Kneetremblers) |
|
|
| 1986
(as Roger Earl's Foghat) [10] |
|
|
| 1986–1988
(Roger Earl's Foghat) |
|
|
| 1988–1989
(Roger Earl's Foghat) |
|
|
| 1989–1990
(Roger Earl's Foghat) |
|
|
| 1990–1992
(Roger Earl's Foghat) |
|
|
| 1990–1991
(Lonesome Dave's Foghat) |
|
|
| 1991–1993
(Lonesome Dave's Foghat) |
|
|
| 1992–1993
(Roger Earl's Foghat) |
|
|
| 1993–1999
(original line-up reunion) |
|
|
| 1999 – February 2000 |
|
|
| February 2000 – late 2005 |
|
|
| Late 2005 – August 2015 |
|
|
| August 2015 – January 2022 |
|
|
| January 2022 – present |
|
|
References
- ^ a b c d e f Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Foghat: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c "The Coast" (Scan). Record World. Vol. 30, no. 1445. New York City, New York: Record World Publishing. 1 March 1975. p. 21. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c "Foghat Gets Gold" (Scan). Record World. Vol. 31, no. 1500. New York City, New York: Record World Publishing. 20 March 1976. p. 59. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ a b Fuchs, Aaron (20 September 1980). "East Coastings: More Shmooz" (Scan). Cash Box. Vol. 32, no. 42. New York City, New York: Cash Box Publishing. p. 19. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b Giles, Jeff (17 July 2017). "Former Foghat Guitarist Erik Cartwright Dead at 66". Ultimate Classic Rock. Loudwire. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Foghat". ClassicBands.com. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c "Foghat Biography". Amoeba Music. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Take slow ride to Bully's for Foghat". Times Record News. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Newton, Steve (14 April 2016). "30 years ago today: the Kneetremblers make like Foghat at the Commodore". The Georgia Straight. Vancouver Free Press. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b Lannert, John (3 April 1992). "Sorry, The World Isn't Big Enough For Two Foghats". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Eric Burgeson Bio". Burt's Music & Sound. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b Hague, Jim (7 November 2001). "Slow ride...take it easy Foghat singer, living in Weehawken, releases benefit CD for WTC victim/friend". The Hudson Reporter. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Obituary: William Frank (Billy) Davis". Legacy.com. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Interview with Tony Stevens, bass player with Savoy Brown and Foghat". Get Ready to Rock!. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Adams, Bret. "The Return of the Boogie Men - Foghat: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c Moseley, Willie G. "Opens Up". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c Molet, John (April 2003). "Bryan Basset's interview". Road to Jacksonville. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b Mancini, Rob (7 February 2000). "Foghat's "Lonesome" Dave Peverett Dead At 57". MTV. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b Rose, Rustyn (18 June 2017). "Interview: Charlie Huhn talks 40th anniversary of Foghat Live, latest studio album". AXS. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Tony Stevens". Tony Stevens Slow Ride. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b Fassnacht, Jon (21 February 2016). "Bassist Craig MacGregor of Foghat calls Wyomissing home". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b Robertson, Jessica (24 March 2005). "Foghat's Rod Price Dies". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b McLaurin, Melonie (12 January 2017). "Richmond County native Tony Bullard joins Foghat bassist on Rock Legends Cruise". Richmond County Daily Journal. Champion Media. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "FOGHAT Celebrates 50th Anniversary With '8 Days On The Road' Live Album". Blabbermouth. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ a b "The Official Foghat Website". Foghat.com. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ Newton, Steve (14 April 2016). "30 years ago today: the Kneetremblers make like Foghat at the Commodore". The Georgia Straight. Vancouver Free Press. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Stephen Dees - Musician Profile". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ^ "Swampland:Riff West". swampland.com. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ^ Ramakers, Johan (2016-05-01). "Rod Price was the Magician of Slide Guitar". rockandrollparadise.com. Retrieved 2023-02-23.