FOGHAT

"Sonic Mojo", das erste neue Studioalbum seit sieben Jahren, bietet genau das, was die treue FOGHAT Fangemeinde von ihrer Lieblingsband erwarten darf. Von den ersten Tönen ihres selbst betitelten Klassikers aus dem Jahr 1972 über ihr bombastisches Multi-Platin-Juwel "Foghat Live" (1977) und das von Slide-Gitarren durchtränkte "Under The Influence" aus dem Jahr 2016 bis hin zu ihrem kommenden Album "Sonic Mojo" ging es bei FOGHAT immer nur um die Musik. Musik, die laut gespielt wird. Musik, die live gespielt wird. Musik, die dich dazu bringt, dich zu bewegen. "Sonic Mojo" wurde eingespielt vom FOGHAT Gründungsmitglied und Schlagzeuger Roger Earl, seinen langjährigen Wegbegleitern Gitarrist Bryan Bassett (Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet) und Rodney O'Quinn (Pat Travers Band) am Bass sowie erstmalig mit dem neuen Sänger und Gitarristen Scott Holt (Buddy Guy). Drei der Songs auf "Sonic Mojo" haben für Roger Earl eine ganz besondere Bedeutung, da diese gemeinsam mit Kim Simmonds geschrieben wurden, dem Mann, der Roger 1967 als damaliges Mitglied von Savoy Brown zu seinem Durchbruch verhalf. Leider verstarb Kim kurz nach dem Schreiben dieser Songs im Dezember 2022. Auf ihrem neuen Album ziehen FOGHAT mit einigen großartigen Coverversionen zudem den Hut vor legendären Künstlern, die bereits vor ihnen da waren, wie unter anderem Willie Dixon, B.B. King oder Chuck Berry. FOGHAT wurde 1971 gegründet, als Lonesome Dave Peverett und Roger Earl die britische Blues-Rock-Band Savoy Brown verließen. Seitdem hat die Band acht Goldene Schallplatten, eine Platinplatte und eine Doppel-Platinplatte erhalten. Sie veröffentlichen weiterhin alle paar Jahre neue Musik, und sie haben nie aufgehört zu touren und Aufnahmen zu machen, obwohl es im Laufe der Jahre einige Höhen und Tiefen und Veränderungen gegeben hat. Leider verlor die Band auf ihrem langen Weg die großartigen Musiker und Freunde Lonesome Dave Peverett im Jahr 2000, Rod Price im Jahr 2005 und Craig MacGregor im Jahr 2018. Doch Roger Earl hält das musikalische Erbe von FOGHAT nach wie vor am Leben.

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"Sonic Mojo", the first new studio album in seven years, offers
exactly what the loyal FOGHAT fan base has come to expect
from their favourite band.
From the first notes of their 1972 self-titled classic, through
their bombastic multi-platinum gem "Foghat Live" (1977) and
2016's slide guitar-drenched "Under The Influence", to their
forthcoming album "Sonic Mojo", FOGHAT have always been
all about the music. Music that is played loud. Music that is
played live. Music that makes you want to move.
"Sonic Mojo" was recorded by FOGHAT founding member
and drummer Roger Earl, his long-time companions guitarist
Bryan Bassett (Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet) and Rodney
O'Quinn (Pat Travers Band) on bass, and for the first time
with new singer and guitarist Scott Holt (Buddy Guy).
Three of the songs on "Sonic Mojo" have a very special
meaning for Roger Earl, as they were written together with
Kim Simmonds, the man who helped Roger to his
breakthrough in 1967 as a former member of Savoy Brown.
Sadly, Kim passed away shortly after writing these songs in
December 2022.
On their new album, FOGHAT also tip their hats to legendary
artists who came before them, such as Willie Dixon, B.B. King
or Chuck Berry, among others, with some great cover
versions.
FOGHAT was formed in 1971 when Lonesome Dave Peverett
and Roger Earl left the British blues-rock band Savoy Brown.
Since then, the band has received eight gold records, one
platinum record and one double platinum record. They
continue to release new music every few years and have
never stopped touring and recording, although there have
been some ups and downs and changes over the years.
Sadly, the band lost the great musicians and friends
Lonesome Dave Peverett in 2000, Rod Price in 2005 and
Craig MacGregor in 2018 on their long journey, but Roger
Earl continues to keep FOGHAT's musical legacy alive.
"Sonic Mojo", the first new studio album in seven years, offers
exactly what the loyal FOGHAT fan base has come to expect
from their favourite band.
From the first notes of their 1972 self-titled classic, through
their bombastic multi-platinum gem "Foghat Live" (1977) and
2016's slide guitar-drenched "Under The Influence", to their
forthcoming album "Sonic Mojo", FOGHAT have always been
all about the music. Music that is played loud. Music that is
played live. Music that makes you want to move.
"Sonic Mojo" was recorded by FOGHAT founding member
and drummer Roger Earl, his long-time companions guitarist
Bryan Bassett (Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet) and Rodney
O'Quinn (Pat Travers Band) on bass, and for the first time
with new singer and guitarist Scott Holt (Buddy Guy).
Three of the songs on "Sonic Mojo" have a very special
meaning for Roger Earl, as they were written together with
Kim Simmonds, the man who helped Roger to his
breakthrough in 1967 as a former member of Savoy Brown.
Sadly, Kim passed away shortly after writing these songs in
December 2022.
On their new album, FOGHAT also tip their hats to legendary
artists who came before them, such as Willie Dixon, B.B. King
or Chuck Berry, among others, with some great cover
versions.
FOGHAT was formed in 1971 when Lonesome Dave Peverett
and Roger Earl left the British blues-rock band Savoy Brown.
Since then, the band has received eight gold records, one
platinum record and one double platinum record. They
continue to release new music every few years and have
never stopped touring and recording, although there have
been some ups and downs and changes over the years.
Sadly, the band lost the great musicians and friends
Lonesome Dave Peverett in 2000, Rod Price in 2005 and
Craig MacGregor in 2018 on their long journey, but Roger
Earl continues to keep FOGHAT's musical legacy alive.