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On \u003ci\u003eSonic Mojo\u003c\/i\u003e, founding member, and drummer Roger Earl is joined by guitarist, engineer and co- producer Bryan Bassett (Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet), bassist Rodney O'Quinn (Pat Travers Band), and on lead vocals and guitar, Scott Holt (Buddy Guy)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree songs on \u003ci\u003eSonic Mojo\u003c\/i\u003e have special meaning for Roger Earl, as they were co-written by Kim Simmonds, the man who gave Roger his first break back in 1967 as a member of Savoy Brown. Sadly, shortly after writing these songs, Kim passed away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Roger Earl: \"I love playing and working with this band. During my almost 60-year music career, I have had the honor of playing with some really great musicians...Many have passed, and some have retired or moved on, but I have to say that the current lineup is one of the most inspirational for me personally! We had a terrific time making this record. 6 original tracks and 6 of some of our favorite songs by other artists. It is interesting to note that our first album, in 1972, had a song by Willie Dixon, \"I Just Want to Make Love to You,\" and a Chuck Berry song, \"Maybellene,\" and so does this record! One from each of these great writers! So, apparently, our musical tastes haven't changed much!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.My brother Colin Earl (Mungo Jerry) wrote a song for us about one of his musical heroes, Hank Williams. We had some fun with that one too! Foghat does country?? Then we wrote a few more, picked our favorite tunes by other artists, and there you go. Twelve tracks of \u003ci\u003eSonic Mojo\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foghat Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50394829979979,"sku":"2056418","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50394830438731,"sku":"2056419","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/504d69f6-b738-40c9-b997-d38f3cc447a4_5755e8df_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726448872"},{"product_id":"live-in-new-orleans-1973-rsd-2024","title":"Live In New Orleans 1973 - RSD 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eThis product is a Record Store Day exclusive title\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not available to pre-order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                            To buy in-store: 8am, 20\/04\/2024 (Record Store Day).\u003cbr\u003e\n                            To buy online: 8pm, 22\/04\/2024. (Subject to availability).\u003cbr\u003e\n                            Don’t forget: Click 'Notify Me' to be the first to know about its availability online. It also helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n                            \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoghat formed originally in 1971 in the UK and has achieved eight gold records, one platinum, and one double platinum record. This is all previously unreleased live material recorded over two nights in New Orleans in 1973 (band touring their second Bearsville album) with highlights chosen by Roger Earl. This is the first live release that features the band’s early-era, blues-based material and will appeal to fans of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers w\/Eric Clapton, Cream, The Faces and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50414011646283,"sku":"2181263","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Foghat_Permission_To_Jam_Live_In_New_Orleans_1973_Produ_dac7f98e_thumbnail_4.jpg?v=1726680942"},{"product_id":"now-playing-11","title":"Now Playing","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn English rock 'n' roll band with a distinctly American accent – that's Foghat. Led by the twin guitars of “Lonesome” Dave Peverett and Rod Price, they served their blues raw and their boogie southern-fried. And as these ten original recordings from their '70s heyday show, they never strayed from their gritty calling.  As Peverett said, “We stick with the basics. That's where our background is and that's what we all want to play.” \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"Tan LP","offer_id":50423544152395,"sku":"2168517","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/081227818203_dd94fae8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726769376"},{"product_id":"energized-2","title":"Energized","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe third album proved to be the charm for Foghat. On \u003ci\u003eEnergized\u003c\/i\u003e, their fusion of blues song structures and heavy metal energy comes into sharp focus. The group storms out of the gate with the opening track, “Honey Hush”, reworking of a blues classic and dazzles the listener with a barrage of furious, metallic guitar riffs. Another sharp rocker along these lines is “Wild Cherry,” that is fuelled by a double-time beat from Roger Earl and some killer twin-guitar riffing from Dave Peverett and Rod Price. The group keeps things interesting by experimenting with their formula: an inspired cover of the Buddy Holly’s “That’ll Be the Day” and “Step Outside” mixes funk-styled instrumental breakdowns and a bassline. Energized also produced an enduring classic with “Home in My Hand.”. 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