52 years and counting: Foghat releases new album ahead of Alberta tour stop

Foghat drummer Roger Earl. (Courtesy Foghat)

By Todd Kaufman

Posted Jan 11, 2024 2:44 pm.

Last Updated Aug 15, 2024 2:05 pm.

Foghat is an English blues rock band founded in London in 1971 and are known for hits like “Slow Ride”, “Fool For The City”, “Just Want to Make Love To You”, “Third Time Lucky”, and “Drivin’ Wheel.”

The band has put out 17 studio albums since their debut including their latest release “Sonic Mojo” that was released on Nov. 18.

English blues rock band Foghat is coming to Alberta later this month. (Courtesy Foghat)
English blues rock band Foghat is coming to Alberta later this month. (Courtesy Foghat)

City’s Todd Kaufman caught up with drummer Roger Earl — who’s been there from the start — as the band gets set for a tour stop at the River Cree Resort & Casino in Enoch on Jan. 26.

City’s Todd Kaufman sits down with Foghat drummer Roger Earl

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