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!"
Run and Hide
Blackfoot Lyrics
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You've passed this way before
And even though you've lost the race
You still come back for more
I've told you since way back when
There's nothin' you can do
And even though you've tried again
Run and hide
(Ohhhhhhhh)
Run and hide
Your thirties are a recurring thing
You thing it's come to stay
But still you keep remembering
You hope it will go away
No matter how hard you try
There's nothin' that you can do
Don't live a life that's just a lie
You've got no place to
Run and hide
(Ohhhhhhhh)
Run and hide
(Run and hide)
(Run and hide)
I guess it's time that I should leave
I guess I'll be on my way
'Cause stayin' here is too much pain
And there's nothin' that's left to say
So if you ever need someone
To show you sympathy
Just remember the important thing
You've got no place to
Run and hide
(Ohhhhhhhh)
Run and hide
Run and hide
(Ohhhhhhhh)
Run and hide
The song "Run and Hide" by the Southern rock band Blackfoot, reflects on a person who chooses to confront his problems by running away from them instead of trying to solve them. The first stanza of the song talks about the familiar look of despair on the person's face, as if he's been down this road before. Even though he may have lost in the past, he still comes back for more, rather than learning from the past and trying something new. The second stanza questions the person's constant struggle in his thirties, where he keeps hoping that his troubles will go away but eventually comes to accept them as a recurring part of his life. The chorus encourages the person to confront their problems instead of running from them.
The third and final stanza reveals the singer's intention to leave and not continue to watch the person hurt himself. In the end, the singer suggests the person reach out to others for help but also emphasizes that avoiding problems is not a solution.
Line by Line Meaning
That look is all over your face
You have a look of déjà vu on your face.
You've passed this way before
You have been in this position multiple times before.
And even though you've lost the race
You have not succeeded in your endeavors.
You still come back for more
You continue to try despite repeated failures.
I've told you since way back when
I have warned you since the beginning.
There's nothin' you can do
There is nothing within your power to change the outcome.
And even though you've tried again
You have made repeated attempts without success.
You've got no place to
You have nowhere to go, no alternative.
Your thirties are a recurring thing
You see yourself trapped in a cycle of life.
You thing it's come to stay
You believe that your situation is permanent.
But still you keep remembering
You continue to remember the past despite it not helping.
You hope it will go away
You wish for change and improvement without action.
No matter how hard you try
Regardless of your efforts, you cannot make a significant change.
Don't live a life that's just a lie
Do not go through life pretending or living a false life.
You've got no place to
You have no options left.
I guess it's time that I should leave
It is time for me to depart.
I guess I'll be on my way
I am leaving now.
'Cause stayin' here is too much pain
Remaining here is too hurtful.
And there's nothin' that's left to say
No more words can help this situation.
So if you ever need someone
If you need someone to lean on.
To show you sympathy
Someone to offer comfort.
Just remember the important thing
Remember this crucial fact.
You've got no place to
You are out of options.
Run and hide
Do not face problems head-on, but instead run and avoid the situation.
(Ohhhhhhhh)
Vocals
(Run and hide)
Do not confront difficulties, instead escape them.
(Run and hide)
Avoid rather than facing challenges.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JACKSON SPIRES, RICKEY LYNN MEDLOCK
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