Sexy Little Thing

The Zoo Crew is thrilled to spin "Sexy Little Thing" by Chickenfoot from their debut album, Chickenfoot, for all you Zoo Freaks out there! This high-energy track, released in 2009, is a standout with its infectious riffs and classic rock swagger. One juicy piece of trivia comes from the band’s own recounting on their official website, where they shared that the song was part of their explosive live sets during the sold-out "Road Test" club tour, which had tickets snatched up in seconds. The band’s chemistry, especially between Sammy Hagar’s vocals and Joe Satriani’s blistering guitar, makes this track a fan favorite for cranking up the volume, as noted in a fan comment on their site: “This is just a great tune to drive to, O YEA I need to crank it up to the max ROCK ON.”

Another cool tidbit surfaced during the “12 Days of the Foot” series on the Van Halen News Desk, where the band gave insight into the song’s creation. Joe Satriani described how the track’s groove came together organically in the studio, with Chad Smith’s pounding drums locking in the rhythm. Fans on Reddit’s Sammy Hagar community have also celebrated the song’s music video, praising its raw, no-frills rock vibe that captures the band’s live energy. The song’s lyrics, dripping with Hagar’s playful charisma, were highlighted on Lyrics.com, showcasing lines like “She’s everything any country boy need,” which add a cheeky, universal appeal to the track.

Chickenfoot formed in 2008 as a supergroup with an all-star lineup: Sammy Hagar on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, Joe Satriani on guitar, and Chad Smith on drums. According to their bio on their official website, the band sparked from impromptu jam sessions at Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina in Mexico. These laid-back jams, fueled by the trio of Hagar, Anthony, and Smith, led to their first performance at a Hagar solo show in Las Vegas, where they tore through covers like Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll.” Satriani, a guitar virtuoso with a stellar solo career, joined soon after, completing the lineup. The band’s name, as Michael Anthony explained in a Wikipedia entry, came from a playful reference to the “three talons on a chicken’s foot,” symbolizing the core trio’s initial sessions.

Their journey to recording began with demos at Hagar’s home, eventually moving to Skywalker Sound for their debut album, as detailed on AllMusic. The group’s camaraderie and lack of egos, as Hagar emphasized in a Lyrics.com quote, “We’re not a supergroup, we like hanging out together and the music is a bonus,” set them apart. This vibe carried them through their Gold-certified debut, with “Sexy Little Thing” among the tracks that defined their high-octane sound. Despite Chad Smith’s commitments to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Satriani’s solo tours, the band’s passion for playing together kept them rocking, though they’ve been on a hiatus since 2016, as Smith noted in a Rolling Stone interview.

Stay connected with Chickenfoot through their official website, where you can find updates and exclusive content like studio outtakes. Follow them on Facebook for throwback posts, like their 2023 celebration of Chickenfoot III’s 12th anniversary, and on Instagram for album art and behind-the-scenes shots. Their X account keeps the conversation alive with fans, often sharing tour memories. Zoo Freaks can also join fan communities like the Chickenfoot Fans Facebook group for lively discussions and the Sammy Hagar Reddit community for broader fan chatter. For more on their discography, check out fan-curated sites like ClassicRockHistory.com. Keep rocking, Zoo Freaks!