Foghat “On Tonsils & Sneakers” Official Promo - Release date 10-11-24 on Foghat Records

On Tonsils & Sneakers written in honor of Foghat original Singer/guitarist and founding member Lonesome Dave Peverett. Buy Here The vinyl version of “On Tonsils and Sneakers” will be released November 29, 2024 (Black Friday/Record Store Day) on their own label, Foghat Records, with distribution by Select-O-Hits in the U.S. and by Proper Music in the U.K., and on all digital outlets today, October 11, 2024. It will also be released in Europe on Metalville Records both digitally and on Clear 7” 45 RPM Vinyl on 11/29/2 The eagerly awaited follow-up to their #1 smash album SONIC MOJO is here. After 32 weeks in the Top Ten on the Billboard “Blues Album” chart, FOGHAT has written and recorded a brand-new song, “On Tonsils & Sneakers,“ dedicated to original lead singer and guitarist Lonesome Dave Peverett, who passed in 2000. The song’s affectionate title is inspired by Peverett’s infamous stage introduction, “…on Tonsils and Sneakers, I’m Lonesome Dave,” and pays homage to the iconic shiny silver or gold sneakers he always wore on stage. Download On Tonsils & Sneakers Promo Video The song is being released on 7” 45 RPM Red Translucent vinyl and on the B-side will be “Black Days & Blue Nights“ from SONIC MOJO, which pays tribute to the band’s original slide guitarist, Rod Price, who passed away in 2005. This song was also written by FOGHAT’s current lineup: founding drummer Roger Earl, lead singer/guitarist Scott Holt, slide guitarist/engineer/co-producer Bryan Bassett, bassist/vocalist Rodney O’Quinn. FOGHAT chose to release both songs as a heartfelt tribute to their two original members. Founding member Roger Earl continues to keep the music alive, always paying respect to the bands roots and acknowledging the lasting contributions of Dave and Rod to the band’s enduring legacy.