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.
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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!"
Diary of a Workingman
Blackfoot Lyrics
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With a tear in his eye and a pen in his hand
So begins the diary of a working man
He'd been poor man all his life
And just when things were going right
Some stranger takes his woman away
He doesn't know if he'll see, oh, another day
Time has come and he was right,
It was a cold and rainy night
And he thought for sure she would follow
But it won't be the same, no tomorrow
Now here's a man glory bound
In a pool of dreams about to drown
If he can just get through this night
Then maybe tomorrow things will work out right
Oh, will work out right
Well, with the pain in his blood
He'd love to take her if he could
And as he wakes with a scream
To only it's just reality
He woke with sweaty hands
Maybe there'll be a change in plans
With a tear in his eye and a gun in his hand
So ends the diary of a workingman
The lyrics of "Diary of a Workingman" by Blackfoot present a poignant story of a man who has been facing hardships all his life. He is waiting in a room all alone, with a pen in his hand and tears in his eyes, about to jot down his thoughts and feelings in the form of a diary. He had just started to feel that things were getting better for him when a stranger took away his woman. This event left him devastated, unsure if he would make it another day.
As time passes, the man realizes he was right to feel that his love would not return. The night she fails to come back to him is cold and rainy, and he is faced with the reality that his situation will never be the same again. He finds himself drowning in a pool of dreams and feels stuck, unable to move forward.
The theme of the song explores the despair and helplessness that comes with losing someone and how it can make one contemplate drastic measures. The man wakes with a scream, perhaps having dreamt of taking his own life or harming his lost love, but the reality sets in, and he is left to face the future alone.
Overall, "Diary of a Workingman" portrays a sad and relatable tale of loss, desperation, and the winding road to acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
In a room all alone waiting by the telephone
The man is by himself in a room, waiting for someone to call him.
With a tear in his eye and a pen in his hand
He's crying and has a pen, presumably to write something important.
So begins the diary of a working man
He's starting to write a diary as a working man.
He'd been poor man all his life
He'd been poor his entire life.
And just when things were going right
Right when things were improving.
Some stranger takes his woman away
Someone took his significant other.
He doesn't know if he'll see, oh, another day
He's uncertain if he'll survive this.
Time has come and he was right,
The anticipated moment has arrived.
It was a cold and rainy night
The weather is poor outside.
And he thought for sure she would follow
He believed she would come with him.
But it won't be the same, no tomorrow
Tomorrow won't be as good as today.
Now here's a man glory bound
A man with aspirations and determination.
In a pool of dreams about to drown
He's involved in so many dreams that he's overwhelmed.
If he can just get through this night
Surviving this night is crucial.
Then maybe tomorrow things will work out right
If he makes it through, things might improve the next day.
Well, with the pain in his blood
He's dealing with physical or emotional agony.
He'd love to take her if he could
He wishes he could be with her again.
And as he wakes with a scream
He wakes up with a loud noise.
To only it's just reality
He realizes it was just a dream.
He woke with sweaty hands
He woke up with perspiration on his palms.
Maybe there'll be a change in plans
He's hopeful that something might change.
With a tear in his eye and a gun in his hand
He's crying and holding a gun (possibly signifying suicide).
So ends the diary of a workingman
His diary is concluding now.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JACKSON SPIRES, RICKEY LYNN MEDLOCK
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Lyrics
In a room all alone waiting by the telephone
With a tear in his eye and a pen in his hand
So begins the diary of a working man
He'd been a poor man all his life
And just when things were going right
Some stranger takes his woman away
He doesn't know if he'll see, oh, another day, oh, another day
Time has come and he was right
It was a cold and rainy night
And he thought for sure she would follow
But it won't be the same, no tomorrow
Now here's a man glory bound
In a pool of dreams about to drown
If he can just get through this night
Then maybe tomorrow things will work out right, oh, will work out right
Well, with the pain in his blood
He'd love to take her if he could
And as he wakes with a scream
To only realize it's just reality, oh
He woke with sweaty hands
Maybe there'll be a change in plans
With a tear in his eye and a gun in his hand
So ends the diary of a workingman
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Most underrated southern rock band
pauljohnson7may
Still true in 2021!
Patrick Kunkle
@SkeligMichael I definitely saw you in the comments section for “Don’t Fear the Reaper”
Patrick Kunkle
Southern rock itself is an underrated genre, too. God truly blessed this world with both the genre and the band.
SkeligMichael
Yeah. Underrated, but nevertheless I have two albums of this band.
Jeff House
Well
The ones that know, know how good they are and appreciate them. I am one
Zach Carlson
This band never got the credit they deserved. This song and album is kick ass!
April Loomis
Another good band!! More people need to listen to good music!!
Ken Moody
I see this brand 4 times was great love it Was it Tennessee
H H
Shit good? Lol medlocke is legendary sweetie..i saw him w skynard in 74