FOGHAT STILL RIDIN’ STRONG ON THE ‘SLOW RIDE” 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

In 2025, Foghat is celebrating two major milestones: 54 years of rock ‘n’ roll mayhem
and 50 years of “Slow Ride,” the timeless anthem that put them on the global map
and hasn’t let up since.

Born in 1971 when Roger Earl and Lonesome Dave Peverett left Savoy Brown to carve
their own path, Foghat quickly found their groove—and fans found a band they could
crank up loud and boogie to. It all exploded in 1975 with Fool for the City, their double-
platinum masterpiece featuring the now-legendary track “Slow Ride.” Just two years
later, Foghat Live went multi-platinum and cemented their rep as one of rock’s most
electrifying live bands.

Half a century later, Foghat is still riding high. Their latest album, Sonic Mojo,
dropped in November 2023 and blasted straight to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart,
staying in the Top 10 for 34 weeks. Critics raved about the record’s blend of blues,
boogie, and rock swagger, with standout praise for slide guitar ace Bryan Bassett,
powerhouse frontman Scott Holt, groove-master bassist Rodney O’Quinn, and the
relentless force behind the kit—founding drummer Roger Earl.

Rock and Blues Muse hailed the band’s ability to breathe new life into the blues. Blues
Rock Review scored Sonic Mojo a 9/10, spotlighting Bassett’s searing guitar work.
100% Rock Magazine praised their precision and swagger, while Front Row Report
called the album “a blast of fun, perfect for any road trip.”

Foghat’s fanbase now spans generations. Whether you first heard “Slow Ride” blasting
from your older brother’s stereo, playing on Guitar Hero III, or scoring scenes in Dazed
& Confused or Top Gun: Maverick, the band’s infectious energy keeps pulling people in. Boomers to Gen Z, everyone shows up for the party—and Foghat brings it, every single night.

The current lineup is a mix of legacy and fresh fire:

Roger Earl – Founding drummer and heartbeat of the band.
Bryan Bassett – Slide guitar master (Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet) Foghat
member for over 30 years
Rodney O’Quinn – Thunderous low end and vocals, formerly of the Pat Travers
Band.
Scott Holt – Former Buddy Guy guitarist whose voice and fretwork bring a new
edge to Foghat’s sound.

Together, they deliver a show that’s raw, real, and rocking—honoring the past while
charging full throttle into the future. 

With eight Gold records, a Platinum, a Double Platinum, and a brand-new #1 album under their belt, Foghat isn’t just reliving the glory days. They’re making new ones. The Slow Ride 50th Anniversary Tour isn’t just a celebration of a classic song—it’s proof that Foghat is still blazing down the highway of rock ‘n’ roll, pedal to the metal.

Fifty years of “Slow Ride.”
Over five decades of boogie.
And the ride’s not over yet.

Catch Foghat live in 2025… and take it eeeaaassssyyyy.