Foghat: Rock Legends Bringing Timeless Hits to the Stage

Foghat Live in Concert

When Roger Earl and Lonesome Dave Peverett split from Savoy Brown in 1971, they weren’t just starting another rock band—they were chasing something bigger. The result was Foghat, a group that embodied raw energy, swagger, and the kind of blues-soaked boogie rock that demanded to be played loud. Within just a few years, their sound found its audience, and fans knew this was a band that wasn’t just keeping up with the times—they were setting the pace.

Their defining moment came in 1975 with the release of Fool for the City. The record was a double-platinum juggernaut, fueled by the now-iconic track “Slow Ride.” Its opening riff was the invitation, and the rest of the song was the ride of a lifetime. It became more than a hit single—it was a rock anthem, a call to every generation that discovered it to crank the volume and let go. By 1977, Foghat Live had cemented the band’s place in rock history. That album didn’t just capture the sound; it bottled the feeling of being there, when the lights hit and the amps screamed.

Fifty years later, that fire hasn’t burned out. Instead, it’s evolved. Foghat continues to pack venues, proving that their music isn’t just a relic of the past but a living force that thrives in the present. Their 2023 release, Sonic Mojo, is the clearest evidence. The album shot to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, holding steady in the Top 10 for 34 weeks. Critics celebrated it as a record that captured everything fans have always loved about Foghat: the muscle of rock, the soul of blues, and the relentless drive of boogie.

Behind that sound is a lineup that balances legacy and reinvention. Founding drummer Roger Earl remains the heartbeat, his steady force carrying the band forward. Slide guitar master Bryan Bassett, who has been with Foghat for over three decades, brings a seasoned edge to their live shows. Rodney O’Quinn delivers thunderous bass and vocals that lock in the groove, while Scott Holt, a former Buddy Guy guitarist, adds a fresh spark with his voice and fretwork. Together, they create something raw, real, and unapologetically rocking.

But Foghat’s story isn’t just about records and tours—it’s about connection. Generations of fans have discovered “Slow Ride” in their own way: spinning vinyl in the ’70s, blasting it from an older sibling’s stereo, tapping it out on Guitar Hero III, or hearing it roar through films like Dazed and Confused or Top Gun: Maverick. Each new wave of listeners shows up ready to celebrate, turning concerts into gatherings where Baby Boomers and Gen Zers stand side by side, united by a single riff.

Now, in 2025, the Slow Ride 50th Anniversary Tour isn’t just a celebration of a song. It’s a testament to five decades of music that still feels alive and urgent. With eight Gold records, a Platinum, a Double Platinum, and now a #1 blues album under their belt, Foghat isn’t simply revisiting the past—they’re charging forward, pedal to the floor.

Fifty years of Slow Ride. Over five decades of pure boogie. And if Foghat has proven anything, it’s that the ride is far from over.