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!"
Fox Chase
Blackfoot Lyrics
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I?d like to tell you about an old bunch of fox hounds I got
Ole Ring, an Ole Tige and Ole Rover
And when we start out across them Georgia hills a-huntin?
And them foxes sound something like this
(Harmonica)?Ooooh, ooh, ooh, git it sic em, catch it
(Harmonica)?Get em Ring. (Harmonica) ?Ooooh, ooh, ooh
Ahhh, Lets play a lil? song
Well I got in my pickup,
Four forty four
And the stakes kept on, and the black cat choked, and I was ready to stroll
And I crossed over into Texas, sucked to the fence and it didn?t want to go
Lord do you - slow, Honey I?ll do your foxes just like so many times before
Well I dropped the plastic seat, go man?s deep, with the promise of it right on time
Didn?t bring a jack bags of one on one and maybe just a little wine
We got the fruit of the spoons sex, bringin? live guns, seemed all ready to go
Baby, baby it?s too slow, we?ll be out doin? the foxes just like so many times before
Well eeee yeah
Woh, friends are free, do what we please put out a can of ale,
Dollar a dance, gonna get a romance, a lookin? for that girl
Well, somebody nowcall a doctor, sick on my knees, don?t think I?ll be happy to go
Is that the end of it, I don?t know, but I?ll be out doin? the foxes just like so many times before
Oh, I?m seein? them foxes
The Blackfoot song "Fox Chase" tells the story of a group of men and their hounds on a hunt for foxes in Georgia hills. The song begins with Shorty Medlocke, an old buddy of the group, introducing their hounds, Ring, Tige, and Rover. The harmonica mimics the howl of the foxes being chased, creating a lively atmosphere for the song. The group sets out on their hunt, and the singer tells of his pickup truck and the race he experienced in Texas. The group seems to be a free-spirited and party-loving bunch, as they are shown drinking and dancing with girls in the lyrics. At the end of the song, the singer admits that he is "seeing foxes", meaning that he is enjoying the thrill of the hunt as he has many times in the past.
The lyrics of "Fox Chase" highlight the excitement and thrill of the fox hunting experience. The harmonica mimics the sound of the fox, adding to the liveliness of the song. The song's party-loving lyrics and lively tune show a fun-loving and carefree attitude of the group. The use of metaphors such as "seeing foxes" represents the thrill of the hunt and highlights the group's love for the sport. Through the song, the Blackfoot band celebrates the hunting culture and the joys of a thrilling chase.
Line by Line Meaning
Howdy folks, this is your old buddy Shorty Medlocke
Shorty Medlocke introduces himself as the singer of the song.
I’d like to tell you about an old bunch of fox hounds I got
The singer wants to tell a story about his fox hunting dogs.
Ole Ring, an Ole Tige and Ole Rover
The singer names the three hunting dogs he owns.
And when we start out across them Georgia hills a-huntin?
The artist and his dogs go hunting in the Georgia hills.
And them foxes sound something like this
The artist imitates the sound of foxes to set the tone for the rest of the song.
(Harmonica)?Ooooh, ooh, ooh, git it sic em, catch it
The harmonica plays the sound of fox hunting dogs barking and chasing a fox.
(Harmonica)?Get em Ring. (Harmonica) ?Ooooh, ooh, ooh
The harmonica continues to imitate the sound of fox hunting dogs barking and chasing a fox.
Ahhh, Lets play a lil? song
The artist announces that he will now perform a song.
Well I got in my pickup, Four forty four
The artist shares that he got in his truck and drove.
And the stakes kept on, and the black cat choked, and I was ready to stroll
The artist experiences some frustration while driving and feels ready to move on from it.
And I crossed over into Texas, sucked to the fence and it didn’t want to go
The singer crosses into Texas and has some trouble with a fence.
Lord do you - slow, Honey I’ll do your foxes just like so many times before
The artist addresses someone in a playful manner and promises to catch their foxes for them.
Well I dropped the plastic seat, go man’s deep, with the promise of it right on time
The singer takes off his seat cover to drive faster and feels confident about catching the foxes.
Didn’t bring a jack bags of one on one and maybe just a little wine
The singer didn't bring anything extra, just a few essentials and a small indulgence.
We got the fruit of the spoons sex, bringin? live guns, seemed all ready to go
The singer uses some nonsensical words to describe being fully prepared and ready to hunt.
Baby, baby it’s too slow, we’ll be out doin’ the foxes just like so many times before
The artist expresses impatience with the current pace and reiterates their intention to hunt foxes.
Well eeee yeah
The artist adds a vocalization of excitement with no clear meaning.
Woh, friends are free, do what we please put out a can of ale,
The singer speaks about enjoying the freedom of being with friends and having a drink.
Dollar a dance, gonna get a romance, a lookin’ for that girl
The singer speaks about trying to find a woman to dance with or perhaps start a romance with.
Well, somebody nowcall a doctor, sick on my knees, don’t think I’ll be happy to go
The artist jokes about needing a doctor due to some discomfort and doesn't feel like leaving anytime soon.
Is that the end of it, I don’t know, but I’ll be out doin’ the foxes just like so many times before
The artist acknowledges that the story may not be over but makes it clear that they will continue to hunt foxes.
Oh, I’m seein’ them foxes
The artist ends the song by expressing excitement about seeing foxes.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAKSON W SPIRES, PAUL ROBERT MEDLOCKE, RICK MEDLOCKE
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