Drivin' On

The song "Drivin' On" from Foghat's album Sonic Mojo is a bluesy, road-ready anthem that captures the band's signature swamp funk and cosmic boogie. Co-written with the late Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown, the track pays homage to the gritty sounds of Slim Harpo and John Lee Hooker, blending blues, ZZ Top vibes, and Foghat's own rock swagger. According to vocalist/guitarist Scott Holt, the song is destined to be a live fan favorite, with its smoky guitar riffs and driving rhythm section that kicks into high gear as the track progresses. Holt described the creation of Sonic Mojo, including "Drivin' On," as a soulful journey, saying the band "convened our spirits and went down to the crossroads at midnight" to craft an offering at the altar of rock and roll, infused with Mississippi dirt and the spirit of past Foghat members.

Another layer of intrigue comes from the song's connection to Kim Simmonds, who passed away shortly after contributing to three tracks on the album. For drummer Roger Earl, "Drivin' On" holds special meaning, as Simmonds gave him his first break in 1967 with Savoy Brown. Guitarist Bryan Bassett noted that the song distinctly carries Foghat's sound, despite the album's diverse approaches, saying, "We definitely put the hat on that one." The track's music video, shared on Foghat's official YouTube page, amplifies its road-trip energy, making it a perfect fit for the Zoo Crew's vinyl-spinning, hippie vibe and their Zoo Freaks audience who dig classic rock with a raw edge.

Foghat got its start in 1971 in London when Roger Earl and Lonesome Dave Peverett left Savoy Brown to form a new band. Joined by Tony Stevens on bass and Rod Price, who answered an ad in the UK’s Melody Maker for a slide guitarist, they named the group Foghat, a nod to a word Dave made up during a childhood game. Their self-titled debut in 1972, featuring a cover of Willie Dixon’s “I Just Want to Make Love to You,” laid the foundation for their blues-rock sound. The band’s relentless touring and albums like Foghat Live (1977), which went multi-platinum, cemented their status as rock legends. Over the decades, despite lineup changes and the loss of key members like Peverett in 2000, Price in 2005, and Craig MacGregor in 2018, Earl has kept the Foghat legacy alive, with the current lineup delivering fresh energy on Sonic Mojo.

You can keep up with Foghat through their official Facebook page, where they share tour updates and memories of past members like Rod Price, or on Instagram for behind-the-scenes glimpses of their live shows. On X, they engage with fans, often posting about new releases like the live video for “Black Days & Blue Nights” from Sonic Mojo. Fans can dive deeper at the Remembering Rod Price page on their official site or join discussions in the Foghat Fan Club on Facebook, a vibrant community for Zoo Freaks and other devotees to share their love for the band’s enduring boogie.