Classic Rock
Foghat releases new song as a tribute to their original singer
The British band Foghat wrote and recorded a new song called “On Tonsils and Sneakers”, which is a tribute to their late original lead singer and guitarist “Lonesome” Dave Peverett. The single is titled after his frequent stage introduction, since he used to say: “on tonsils and sneakers, I’m ‘Lonesome’ Dave”.
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The new single’s b-side has the track “Blue Days and Blue Nights’ from their recent album Sonic Mojo, which pays tribute to their original slide guitarist Rod Price.
Peverett passed away in 2000 at the age of 56 and Price in 2005 at the age of 57. These days, the band’s only original member is the drummer Roger Earl.
Hear the new Foghat song “On Tonsils and Sneakers”
The new track was written by the band’s current line-up, which besides Roger Earl also has Bryan Bassett (Guitar), Rodney O’Quinn (Bass) and Scott Holt (Vocals and guitar).
Roger Earl talked about the new song, saying: “When Lonesome Dave sang and played with this band, he gave nothing less than 100%. I loved playing with Dave. All I had to do was have fun playing drums. Yeah… Lonesome Dave on Tonsils and Sneakers!”
“Every once in a while, you meet someone who changes the whole trajectory of your life. Lonesome Dave Peverett was that person for me. From the day we met in the late ’80s, our friendship blossomed, I became his touring partner, I met my future wife and became a part of the Foghat family. This song ‘On Tonsils & Sneakers’ is our tribute to him and was his unique way of introducing himself from the stage. Oh… and he loved designing his stage tennis shoes!”
Formed in London, England in 1971, Foghat first achieved fame in the 70s with songs like “Slow Ride”, “Fool For The City” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You”. More than five decades later the band continues active with the original drummer Roger Earl as their leader.
