Foghat Returns After Seven Years
Classic rock veterans Foghat released "Sonic Mojo," their first new album in seven years. The release signals both the persistence of legacy rock acts and continued appetite among fans for fresh material from established bands. The album represents a significant return for the blues-rock outfit known for hits like "Slow Ride."
- The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart and remained in the Top 10 for 34 weeks. - The current lineup includes original member Roger Earl on drums, alongside Bryan Bassett on guitar, Rodney O'Quinn on bass, and Scott Holt on lead vocals and guitar. - Scott Holt, who previously played guitar for Buddy Guy, is the newest member, having joined in 2022 after the retirement of singer Charlie Huhn. - *Sonic Mojo* features a mix of original tracks and covers of songs by artists like Willie Dixon, B.B. King, and Chuck Berry. - Three songs on the album were co-written by Kim Simmonds, the frontman of the British blues band Savoy Brown, who passed away shortly after the collaboration. Foghat's founding members Dave Peverett and Roger Earl were originally part of Savoy Brown before forming Foghat in 1971. - The album's first single was "Drivin' On," one of the tracks co-written with Simmonds. - The band is supporting the album with the "Twang & Bang 2026 Tour."
