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). 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. By early 1976, Jameson had been replaced by Craig MacGregor. 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. He was replaced the following year by Erik Cartwright.

MacGregor left the band in 1982 and was replaced by the returning Jameson. Kenny Aaronson took over in 1983, followed by Rob Alter, before MacGregor returned for a brief second tenure. By the end of 1984, Peverett had left to return to England, marking a temporary hiatus for the band. Earl, MacGregor and Cartwright continued performing under the name The Knee Tremblers with keyboardist and vocalist Jon Roberge, although by 1986 they had reverted to the Foghat moniker, adding new frontman Eric Burgeson. 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. Burgeson was replaced by Phil Nudelman in 1988, who was later replaced by Billy Davis. Dave Crigger joined on bass in 1990.

In 1993, the original lineup of Foghat reunited for the first time since 1975. They released the band's first studio album in more than ten years, Return of the Boogie Men, the following year. The lineup remained stable until 1999, when Price left and was replaced by former Molly Hatchet guitarist Bryan Bassett. Peverett died on 7 February 2000 due to complications with cancer, after first being diagnosed in 1998. He was later replaced by former Humble Pie frontman Charlie Huhn, who was chosen by Peverett prior to his death. Stevens remained until early 2005, when he was replaced by the returning MacGregor. Price died on 22 March 2005 due to head trauma suffered as a result of a fall down a stairway. MacGregor was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015 and died on 9 February 2018; Rodney O'Quinn replaced the bassist in 2015 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.

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.

Members Current ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsRoger Earlall Foghat releasesBryan Bassett1999–presentall Foghat releases from Family Joules (2003) onwardsRodney O'Quinn2015–presentScott Holt2022–present

Former ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions"Lonesome" Dave Peverettall Foghat releases from Foghat (1972) to King Biscuit (1999)Rod PriceTony StevensNick JamesonCraig MacGregorErik Cartwright1981–1984 Kenny Aaronson1983bassnoneRob Alter1983–1984 Charlie Huhn2000–2022

Roger Earl's Foghat/The Knee Tremblers members ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsRoger Earl1984–1993drumsErik Cartwright1984–1993 Craig MacGregor1984–1986 Jon Roberge1984–1986Eric Burgeson1986–1988Brett Cartwright1986–1989bassPhil Nudelman1988–1990Jeff Howell1989–1992bassBilly Davis1990–1993Dave Crigger1992–1993bass

Lonesome Dave's Foghat members ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions"Lonesome" Dave Peverett1990–1993 Bryan Bassett1990–1993Eddie Zyne1990–1993drumsStephen Dees1990–1991bassRiff West1991–1993Rod Price1990–1993

Timeline

Lineups PeriodMembersReleasesJanuary 1971 – February 1975Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Rod Price – lead guitar, slide guitar Tony Stevens – bass, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionFoghat (1972) Foghat (1973) Energized (1974) Rock and Roll Outlaws (1974)February 1975 – March 1976Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Rod Price – lead guitar, slide guitar Nick Jameson – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionFool for the City (1975)March 1976 – November 1980Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Rod Price – lead guitar, slide guitar, backing vocals Craig MacGregor – bass, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionNight Shift (1976) Live (1977) Stone Blue (1978) Boogie Motel (1979) Tight Shoes (1980) Decades Live (2003)1981–1982Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Craig MacGregor – bass, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionGirls to Chat & Boys to Bounce (1981)1982–1983Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Nick Jameson – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionIn the Mood for Something Rude (1982) Zig-Zag Walk (1983)1983Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussion Kenny Aaronson – bassnone1983–1984Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussion Rob Alter – bass1984Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussion Craig McGregor – bass, backing vocals1984–1986Erik Cartwright – guitar, backing vocals Jim Robarge – keyboards, vocals Roger Earl – drums Craig McGregor – bass, backing vocals1986Eric Burgeson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums Craig McGregor – bass, backing vocals1986–1988Eric Burgeson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums Brett Cartwright – bass1988–1989Phil Nudelman – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums Brett Cartwright – bass1989–1990Phil Nudelman – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums Jeff Howell – bass1990–1992Billy Davis – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums Jeff Howell – bass1990–1991 Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Bryan Bassett – lead guitar, backing vocals Eddie Zyne – drums Stephen Dees – bass1991–1993 Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Bryan Bassett – lead guitar, backing vocals Eddie Zyne – drums Riff West – bass1992–1993Billy Davis – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Erik Cartwright – lead guitar, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums Dave Crigger – bass1993–1999Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Rod Price – lead guitar, backing vocals Tony Stevens – bass, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionReturn of the Boogie Men (1994)1999 – February 2000Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Bryan Bassett – lead guitar, backing vocals Tony Stevens – bass, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionDecades Live (2003) February 2000 – late 2005Charlie Huhn – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Bryan Bassett – lead guitar, backing vocals Tony Stevens – bass, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionFamily Joules (2003)Late 2005 – August 2015Charlie Huhn – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Bryan Bassett – lead guitar, backing vocals Craig MacGregor – bass, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionLive II (2007) Live at the Blues Warehouse (2009) Last Train Home (2010)August 2015 – January 2022Charlie Huhn – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Bryan Bassett – lead guitar, backing vocals Rodney O'Quinn – bass, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussionUnder the Influence (2016) Live at the Belly Up (2017)January 2022 – presentScott Holt – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Bryan Bassett – lead guitar, backing vocals Rodney O'Quinn – bass, backing vocals Roger Earl – drums, percussion Sonic Mojo (2023)

References

External links Foghat official website