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!"
In For The Kill
Blackfoot Lyrics
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I've been standing on the edge
A little too long
Waiting for the door to be opened
Hanging on the brink biding my time
Wonderin' if the spell would be broken
Seen a million words of wisdom lost
Of the desperate and the dreamers
And I knew that any moment
They'd be callin' my name
To see if I was ready for the game
So I'm movin' movin' in the for kill
Got a date with a man
Who says he'll watch me fall
Gotta take this chance
I'm movin' in for the kill
This time I'm gonna have it all
The title's in my pocket
The ideas in my head
I'm lookin' for a little inspiration
It isn't just the money
That gets me outta bed
I've got to have a little motivation
I ain't got no brand illusions
I'm better than the rest
There's a fire in my heart
That makes me wanna be the best
My finger's on the trigger
Know what I wanna be
And everything is ready
As far as I can see
Movin' in for the kill
Movin' in for the kill
Ah, I'm movin' in for the kill
Movin' in for the kill
Movin' in for the kill
This time I'm gonna have it all
I'm movin' in
Blackfoot's song "In for the Kill" is all about taking a chance, getting ready for the game, and going for it. The opening lines "I've been standing on the edge, a little too long, waiting for the door to be opened, hanging on the brink biding my time" sets the premise of the song. The singer is waiting for an opportunity, and now that it's here, they're going to grab it and make the most of it. The song speaks of the 'millions of words of wisdom lost in the wind' and how the singer has listened to the voices of the desperate and the dreamers. They know that any moment, they will be called out for the game, and they need to be ready.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been standing on the edge
I've been at the brink of something important
A little too long
I've been waiting for what feels like too much time
Waiting for the door to be opened
Waiting for an opportunity
Hanging on the brink biding my time
I'm staying put, being patient
Wonderin' if the spell would be broken
I'm not sure if my chance will ever come
Seen a million words of wisdom lost
I've seen many people miss out on their chances
In the wind heard the voices
I've heard the advice and experience of others
Of the desperate and the dreamers
Those who have nothing to lose and everything to gain
And I knew that any moment
I was ready for my chance
They'd be callin' my name
The opportunity would arrive and I would be called upon to act
To see if I was ready for the game
To see if I have the skills and determination to succeed
So I'm movin' movin' in the for kill
I am taking action to seize the opportunity
Got a date with a man
I have arranged to meet someone who can help me succeed
Who says he'll watch me fall
Who may not have my best interests at heart
Gotta take this chance
I must act without hesitation
I'm movin' in for the kill
I am making my move to win
This time I'm gonna have it all
This time I will succeed completely
The title's in my pocket
The recognition and success I desire is within reach
The ideas in my head
I have the creativity and vision to make things happen
I'm lookin' for a little inspiration
I need something to motivate me further
It isn't just the money
My desire for success goes beyond financial gain
That gets me outta bed
My drive to succeed gives me energy each day
I've got to have a little motivation
I need to maintain my desire to succeed
I ain't got no brand illusions
I am not blinded by false beliefs about my abilities or prospects
I'm better than the rest
I have confidence in my skills and talents
There's a fire in my heart
I have a strong burning desire to succeed
That makes me wanna be the best
I am determined to be the best
My finger's on the trigger
I am ready to take decisive action
Know what I wanna be
I have clear goals and ambitions
And everything is ready
I am prepared for success
As far as I can see
I am confident in my vision and clarity
Ah, I'm movin' in for the kill
Again, I am taking action to seize the opportunity
This time I'm gonna have it all
This time I will succeed completely
Movin' in for the kill
I am making my move to win
Movin' in for the kill
I am making my move to win
Movin' in for the kill
I am making my move to win
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.