Blackfoot
Blackfoot is an American southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. They were formed during 1969 and were contemporaries of Lynyrd Skynyrd, but with a harder rock sound. They had a number of hit albums in the 1970s and early 1980s before their popularity started to wane. They had broken up by 1985, though not before former Uriah Heep keyboardist/songwriter Ken Hensley had joined the group during their last couple of years together.
Vocalist Rickey Read Full BioBlackfoot is an American southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. They were formed during 1969 and were contemporaries of Lynyrd Skynyrd, but with a harder rock sound. They had a number of hit albums in the 1970s and early 1980s before their popularity started to wane. They had broken up by 1985, though not before former Uriah Heep keyboardist/songwriter Ken Hensley had joined the group during their last couple of years together.
Vocalist Rickey Medlocke revived the name in 1987 with a new backing group and released three additional albums (Rick Medlocke and Blackfoot, Medicine Man, and After The Reign). In 1997, Medlocke disbanded the group, and joined Lynyrd Skynyrd.
In 2004 a second resurrection of Blackfoot took place with founding members Jackson Spires, Greg Walker, and Charlie Hargrett. Medlocke was not available, however, and the frontman role was given to Bobby Barth. Tragedy struck in March 2005 when Spires died suddenly of an aneurysm, but the band decided to persevere for the time being. Following the will of Spires, Austrian drummer Christoph Ullmann was hired as permanent drummer. In 2006, the band toured and was backed up by Jay Johnson on guitar and vocals. A live DVD was released in 2007. In 2007, the band was touring and consisted of bassist Greg Walker, guitarist Charlie Hargrett, guitarist and lead vocalist Bobby Barth, and drummer Michael Sollars. Currently Barth is unavailable due to illness and former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Mike Estes became vocalist.
During the spring of 2010, Barth was forced to undergo emergency back surgery. Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Mike Estes and current vocalist/guitarist for Skinny Molly was then employed for lead vocals/guitar and Kurt Pietro (drummer of Skinny Molly) replaced Scott Craig on drums. In the summer of 2011 Charlie Hargrett was replaced by Randy Peak.
In 2012, Rickey Medlocke reformed Blackfoot with a completely new line-up (see Members below), with him acting as their producer. Walker, Hargrett, Estes and Pietro subsequently regrouped under the band name Fired Guns. In 2015, Walker, Hargrett, Barth and Ullman began performing together again under the band name Warrior's Pride. Medlocke continues to perform with Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 5, 2016, Blackfoot released their first album in 20 years, Southern Native. The video for the song and samples were released on August 2, 2016 via regular channels and social media. Although there are no founding members of the band in its current lineup, Medlocke joins the band onstage for certain concerts. The new lineup made their live debut at Gottrocks in Greenville, South Carolina on June 11, 2021 with an 82 minute set including two songs (In The Night, Payin' For It) that were never previously performed in concert.
There is more than one artist with this name, also including:
2) Blackfoot was a British rock band previously called Blackfoot Sue. The band released When Will I See You Again / Lay the Real Thing on Me in 1977.
3) Blackfoot was a New Zealand Christian band.
4) Blackfoot was a Zambian garage rock band. Members were Alfred Yabe, Garry Musopa, George Kabale, and Ottiman Mpondzi. A relatively lo-fi recording of one of their songs is available on the 2017 collection "Welcome to Zamrock!"
Vocalist Rickey Read Full BioBlackfoot is an American southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. They were formed during 1969 and were contemporaries of Lynyrd Skynyrd, but with a harder rock sound. They had a number of hit albums in the 1970s and early 1980s before their popularity started to wane. They had broken up by 1985, though not before former Uriah Heep keyboardist/songwriter Ken Hensley had joined the group during their last couple of years together.
Vocalist Rickey Medlocke revived the name in 1987 with a new backing group and released three additional albums (Rick Medlocke and Blackfoot, Medicine Man, and After The Reign). In 1997, Medlocke disbanded the group, and joined Lynyrd Skynyrd.
In 2004 a second resurrection of Blackfoot took place with founding members Jackson Spires, Greg Walker, and Charlie Hargrett. Medlocke was not available, however, and the frontman role was given to Bobby Barth. Tragedy struck in March 2005 when Spires died suddenly of an aneurysm, but the band decided to persevere for the time being. Following the will of Spires, Austrian drummer Christoph Ullmann was hired as permanent drummer. In 2006, the band toured and was backed up by Jay Johnson on guitar and vocals. A live DVD was released in 2007. In 2007, the band was touring and consisted of bassist Greg Walker, guitarist Charlie Hargrett, guitarist and lead vocalist Bobby Barth, and drummer Michael Sollars. Currently Barth is unavailable due to illness and former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Mike Estes became vocalist.
During the spring of 2010, Barth was forced to undergo emergency back surgery. Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Mike Estes and current vocalist/guitarist for Skinny Molly was then employed for lead vocals/guitar and Kurt Pietro (drummer of Skinny Molly) replaced Scott Craig on drums. In the summer of 2011 Charlie Hargrett was replaced by Randy Peak.
In 2012, Rickey Medlocke reformed Blackfoot with a completely new line-up (see Members below), with him acting as their producer. Walker, Hargrett, Estes and Pietro subsequently regrouped under the band name Fired Guns. In 2015, Walker, Hargrett, Barth and Ullman began performing together again under the band name Warrior's Pride. Medlocke continues to perform with Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 5, 2016, Blackfoot released their first album in 20 years, Southern Native. The video for the song and samples were released on August 2, 2016 via regular channels and social media. Although there are no founding members of the band in its current lineup, Medlocke joins the band onstage for certain concerts. The new lineup made their live debut at Gottrocks in Greenville, South Carolina on June 11, 2021 with an 82 minute set including two songs (In The Night, Payin' For It) that were never previously performed in concert.
There is more than one artist with this name, also including:
2) Blackfoot was a British rock band previously called Blackfoot Sue. The band released When Will I See You Again / Lay the Real Thing on Me in 1977.
3) Blackfoot was a New Zealand Christian band.
4) Blackfoot was a Zambian garage rock band. Members were Alfred Yabe, Garry Musopa, George Kabale, and Ottiman Mpondzi. A relatively lo-fi recording of one of their songs is available on the 2017 collection "Welcome to Zamrock!"
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Highway Song
Blackfoot Lyrics
Another day, another dollar
After I sing and holler
Oh it's my way of livin'
And I can't change a thing
In another town is drawing near
Oh baby I wish you were here
But the only way I can see you darlin'
Is in my dreams
It's a highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Yeah the hurt you leave behind
Is the hurt that's on your mind
Oh and last night sure took it's toll on me
Well the city lights fly by me
As I lay my body in my bed
Oh and dreams of you flash through my head
It's a highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Highway song
It's as long as
As the road I'm on
Yes these big wheels are ready to roll
We've been flyin' high I'm so low
And all in all this madness
Ain't as crazy as it seems
Everywhere they stop and stare
I'm just a stranger on this road
I stand alone only in my dreams
Highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Highway song
It's as long as
As the road I'm on
Highway song
Sing it on and on
On and on
Highway song
It's as long as
As the road I'm on, on uh
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JACKSON SPIRES, RICK MEDLOCKE
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Tarantulisimo
Rickey Medlocke – lead vocals, guitar
Charlie Hargrett – guitar
Greg T. Walker – bass guitar, keyboards, vocals
Jakson Spires – drums, percussion, vocals
Pat McCaffrey – keyboards
Donna D. Davis – backing vocals
Pamela T. Vincent – backing vocals
Cynthia M. Douglas – backing vocals
Henry "H-Bomb" Weck – percussion
beach bum
Well, another day, another dollar
After I've sang and hollered
Oh, it's my way of living, and I can't change a thing
Another town is drawing near
Oh, baby, I wish you were here
But the only way I can see you, darlin', is in my dreams
It's a highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Well, the hurt you leave behind
It's the hurt that's on your mind
Oh, and last night's show took its toll on me
Well the city lights fly by me
As I lay my body in my bed
Oh, and dreams of you dance through my head
It's a highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Highway song
Is as lonely
As the road I'm on
Oh
Oh
Oh
It's those big wheels are ready to roll
We've be flyin' high and so low
Lord, and all this madness, ain't crazy as it seems
Everywhere they stop and stare
I'm just a stranger on this road
Oh, I stand alone
Only in my dream
Highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Highway song
Is as lonely
As the road I'm on
(Well, highway song)
Highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Highway song
Is as lonely
As the road I'm on
johnny zell
Another day, another dollar
After I sing and holler
Oh it's my way of livin'
And I can't change a thing
In another town is drawing near
Oh baby I wish you were here
But the only way I can see you darlin'
Is in my dreams
It's a highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Yeah the hurt you leave behind
Is the hurt that's on your mind
Oh and last night sure took it's toll on me
Well the city lights fly by me
As I lay my body in my bed
Oh and dreams of you flash through my head
It's a highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Highway song
It's as long as
As the road I'm on
Yes these big wheels are ready to roll
We've been flyin' high I'm so low
And all in all this madness
Ain't as crazy as it seems
Everywhere they stop and stare
I'm just a stranger on this road
I stand alone only in my dreams
Highway song
You sing it on and on
On and on
Highway song
It's as long as
As the road I'm on
Highway song
Sing it on and on
On and on
Highway song
It's as long as
As the road I'm on, on uh
Bret Bailey
I lost my mom after a 29 year war with MS. She never wanted a funeral. She wanted a get together with family and friends playing southern rock. We were able to get the dinner together with family and friends but no music. I have made it a promise to myself that I would honor mom's wishes and get the music playing!! This is a damn good one by Blackfoot. This goes for you mom. I love and miss you!!! RIP!!!
Karen Bauer
To moms
Frank Marcellino III
I lost my mom too brotha...what I'm trying to say is I lost my mom 29 years ago too.
Bea Sheerhan
God bless you, Son, for keeping your mama's memory alive!
Todd Olson
SORRY FOR LOSS ILL PLAY SOUTHERN ALL DAY FOR BUD
jennifer dobbs
I lost my dad 3 years ago. This was one of the last jams I remember him tapping his feet to while dying from cancer. I reminiscing tonight. Sending love. I read your post. First time making a comment on this
four cats
From a 60 year old woman - this is my music, my life being married to a drummer who lived and breathed rock music. I really don't know what I would do without these videos. The music being made today can't hold a candle to the beautiful stuff my generation was privileged to hear. My ex died 3 years ago, but I know he is in the land of music and dreams. Over 40 years my best friend, every song brings you back.
Jon Tobin
My dad died a year ago. He was an outlaw, old school bad SOB. I was not like him, but i loved him for being exactly who he was. I pray he knew how much.
William Frame
Ricky Medlocke has one of the most underrated voices, he could hit notes as high as Chris Cornell could.
Worldwar2 Lucky
Went to see them in concert just for this one song, a skinny Mexican kid from east Los Angeles. Also love all of the Allman brother's songs, southern rock knows no color