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!"
Ride with You
Blackfoot Lyrics
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I'm dyin' to get out of this town
I'm never comin' back
Gonna take you just as far as we can go
No use in pretendin'
We done all we can do
Gonna live our dreams
I wanna ride, ride, ride with you
I wanna ride, ride, ride with you
I wanna keep on ridin'
Till my dreams come true
I wanna ride, ride, ride with you
Well the road is never ending
Like a line that's ever bendin'
And the white lines on the road
Can hypnotize
I've been here forever
And I know I'm going nowhere
I wonder why it took so long to realize
I wanna ride, ride, ride with you
I wanna ride, ride, ride with you
Gonna live like no tomorrow
Beg steal or borrow
We'll take everything we've never had
Oh oh ride, ride, ride with you
The song "Ride With You" by Blackfoot is a classic rock track that talks about the desire to escape the monotony of life and embark on a journey for a better future. The lyrics express a sentiment of leaving behind all the issues and dilemmas of life, and starting anew with someone special who shares the vision for a brighter future. The singer is eager to get out of his town and take the person he loves as far as they can go until their dreams become a reality. The words "No use in pretendin', We done all we can do, Gonna live our dreams, Just like a picture show" suggest that the person is done living in denial and is committed to chasing their dreams.
The song continues to talk about the endless road that brings about a sense of liberation and escape from the mundane lifestyle. The singer believes that the journey will open up new horizons and wonders why it took so long to realize the potential this journey could offer. The person is willing to live like there is no tomorrow, and instead of waiting for things to happen, they are willing to steal or borrow what they need. The phrase "Beg steal or borrow, We'll take everything we've never had" shows that the person is willing to take risks and do whatever it takes to attain their goals.
Overall, "Ride With You" talks about the desire to escape the current situation and move on to a better future. It is a tale of how perseverance and dedication can enable you to attain success and live a happy life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dyin' to get out of this town
I have an intense desire to leave this place.
I'm never comin' back
I have no intentions of ever returning to this place.
Gonna take you just as far as we can go
I am willing to accompany you on a journey as far as possible.
No use in pretendin'
We done all we can do
There is no point in pretending because we have done everything we could.
Gonna live our dreams
Just like a picture show
We will strive to make our dreams come true and live a life full of excitement and adventure, like in a movie.
I wanna ride, ride, ride with you
I wanna keep on ridin'
Till my dreams come true
I want to travel with you and continue doing so until we have realized our dreams.
Well the road is never ending
Like a line that's ever bendin'
And the white lines on the road
Can hypnotize
The journey before us is unending like a line that curves aimlessly, and the white lines on the road have a hypnotic effect on us.
I've been here forever
And I know I'm going nowhere
I wonder why it took so long to realize
I have been stuck here for what feels like forever, but now I realize that I am not going anywhere and I wonder why it took me so long to come to this realization.
Gonna live like no tomorrow
Beg steal or borrow
We'll take everything we've never had
We are going to live life with no worries about the future, and acquire everything that we have never had by any means necessary.
Oh oh ride, ride, ride with you
I am excited to go on this journey with you and can't wait to get started.
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.