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!"
Liar
Blackfoot Lyrics
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I won't ever leave ya, you want me to stay,
Nothin' you can do that can turn me away,
Hanging on anyway believing the things you say, being a fool.
You've taken my life, so take my soul, that's what you said, I believed it all,
I won't be leaving you, as long as you want me to, don't walk away.
Chorus
Liar, liar, liar,
Verse
We have seen no night, we have seen no day,
If I ever leave ya, you want me to stay,
You can believe in me, I won't be leaving,
I won't let you go.
Ain't that what you said, ain't that what you said, ain't that what you said?
Chorus
Liar, liar, liar.
Verse
You've taken my life, so take my soul,
That's what you said, but who are we to know
You can believe in me, I won't be leaving, I won't let you go.
Ain't that what you said, ain't that what you said, ain't that what you said?
Chorus
Liar, liar, liar.
The lyrics to Blackfoot's song "Liar" depict a tumultuous relationship between two individuals. The singer first asserts their commitment to staying with their partner, stating that there is nothing their partner can do to make them leave. However, they also acknowledge that they may be a fool for believing the things their partner says. The second verse is more ambiguous, with the singer stating that they will not leave their partner but also declaring that if they were to leave, their partner would want them to stay. The final verse is again more forceful, with the singer stating that they will not let their partner go despite the difficulties they have faced in the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a complicated relationship in which one partner may be manipulative and the other is struggling to maintain their commitment. The repetition of the phrase "ain't that what you said" in each verse serves to emphasize the lack of trust and uncertainty within the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't ever leave ya, you want me to stay,
I am devoted to you and will stay as long as you desire.
Nothin' you can do that can turn me away,
I am committed to you and cannot be swayed by any obstacle.
Hanging on anyway believing the things you say, being a fool.
Despite any doubts, I trust you completely and am willing to look foolish for you.
You've taken my life, so take my soul, that's what you said, I believed it all,
I put my complete trust in you and believed your promise to take everything from me.
I won't be leaving you, as long as you want me to, don't walk away.
I will not abandon you as long as you desire me to stay, please don't leave me.
Ain't that what you said, ain't that what you said, ain't that what you said?
Isn't that what you promised me? I thought you were truthful.
We have seen no night, we have seen no day,
We are so immersed in each other that time seems to have no meaning.
If I ever leave ya, you want me to stay,
If I were to ever attempt to leave you, you would persuade me to stay.
You can believe in me, I won't be leaving, I won't let you go.
You can trust me, I will not abandon you or let you go.
You've taken my life, so take my soul, That's what you said, but who are we to know
You made a promise to take everything from me, but we cannot be certain of the future.
Liar, liar, liar,
You are a dishonest person who has not kept their promises.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Rordan, Noel Hogan
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