Episode 151: Roger Earl, drummer of Foghat!! Roger is an original founding member of the legendary band Foghat. The band’s legacy has continued way past the 70s with their music appearing on Seinfeld, Family Guy, Sopranos, Grand Theft Auto and many more. Their classic “Slow Ride” was named the 45th best hard rock song of all time by VH-1. Roger and I discuss his audition with Jimi Hendrix, why their first two albums are both self titled, producer Eddie Kramer being an asshole & much more!
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Foghat Cellars & Wine
05:11 - Auditioning for Jimi Hendrix
09:22 - Playing with Mick Jagger's Brother
10:25 - Leaving Savoy Brown
12:40 - Robert Downey Sr & Rock n Roll Album
14:25 - Nick Jameson - Multi Talented Musician & Actor
18:33 - Jamming with John Lee Hooker, Muddy Watters & More
21:20 - Eddie Kramer was an Asshole
23:20 - Movie & TV Credits & Female Staff
25:19 - Current Foghat Lineup & New Record
27:10 - Show with Larry The Cable Guy & Jeff Foxworthy
29:03 - Losing Original Foghat Members & Remembering Dave
32:05 - New CD/DVD - "8 Days On The Road"
33:55 - St Jude's Hospital
36:25 - Wrap Up
Foghat website:
https://foghat.com/
St Jude’s Children’s Hopspital website:
https://www.stjude.org/
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