List of Foghat members
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 early 1975 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(who had produced the group's fourth album Rock and Roll Outlaws) taking his place.[2] By early 1976, Jameson had been replaced by Craig MacGregor.[3] Price was the second original member of the band to leave in November 1980, following the touring cycle for their ninth studio album Tight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 1992.[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 has filled in for the bassist on recent tour dates.[23]
Members
Current
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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| Roger Earl |
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all Foghat releases | ||
| Bryan Bassett | 1999–present |
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all Foghat releases from Family Joules (2003) onwards | |
| Charlie Huhn | 2000–present |
Former
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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| "Lonesome" Dave Peverett |
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all Foghat releases from Foghat (1972) to King Biscuit (1999) | |
| Rod Price |
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| Tony Stevens |
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| Nick Jameson |
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| Craig MacGregor |
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| Erik Cartwright |
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| Kenny Aaronson | 1983 |
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none | |
| Rob Alter | 1983–1984 | |||
| Eric Burgeson | 1986–1988 |
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| Brett Cartwright |
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| Jeff Howell |
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Last Train Home (2010) | ||
| Phil Nudelman | 1988–1990 |
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none | |
| Billy Davis | 1990–1993 (died 2015) | |||
| Dave Crigger | 1992–1993 | bass |
Touring
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney O'Quinn | 2015–present (touring only) |
bass • backing vocals | Under the Influence • Live at the Belly Up |
Timeline
References
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Foghat: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 "Foghat". ClassicBands.com. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "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.
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- ^ Lannert, John (3 April 1992). "Sorry, The World Isn't Big Enough For Two Foghats". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Eric Burgeson Bio". Burt's Music & Sound. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Obituary: William Frank (Billy) Davis". Legacy.com. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Moseley, Willie G. "Opens Up". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Molet, John (April 2003). "Bryan Basset's interview". Road to Jacksonville. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Mancini, Rob (7 February 2000). "Foghat's "Lonesome" Dave Peverett Dead At 57". MTV. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Rose, Rustyn (18 June 2017). "Interview: Charlie Huhn talks 40th anniversary of Foghat Live, latest studio album". AXS. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Tony Stevens". Tony Stevens Slow Ride. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Fassnacht, Jon (21 February 2016). "Bassist Craig MacGregor of Foghat calls Wyomissing home". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Robertson, Jessica (24 March 2005). "Foghat's Rod Price Dies". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ 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.