OFF: Foghat/Savoy Brown

[Ted Jackson jr.]

On 10 Feb 00, at 18:43, Brian Halligan wrote:

> Daslud wrote:
> >In a message dated 2/10/00 4:57:36 PM, RMayo19761 at AOL.COM writes:
> >
> ><<
> ><< Just found out-Lonsome Dave from Foghat died on February 7
> > Slow Ride, take it easy
> > >>

> Actually, Foghat was formed just before Savoy Brown's Street Corner
> Talking album. (The one before Hellbound Train.) Dave Walker was the
> vocalist on SCT and HT. I agree that HT is a great album though. And I
> think Savoy Brown is an extremely underrated band in general. But
> maybe I just want to think that because Kim Simmonds lives 10min from
> my hometown. ;-)
>

Yeah, Simmonds relocated to this area a few years ago.  He's
treated like a mythical figure in the Syracuse press.  I don't think I've
ever seen him live, even though he plays gigs here from time to time...

theo