The band were formed when three quarters of the band, Roger Earl, Tony Steven’s and Lonesome Dave Peverett, left British blues based rockers Savoy Brown. They were joined by slide player Rod Price to complete the line up. The band would relocate to the US where success would easily be found. US audiences lapped up heir brand of blues based boogie with that southern edge. Although the band were quite big in the US (nearly every album was certified gold or platinum), the band were virtually unknown back in Britain.
Other than their kick ass live album, Fool For The City is the band’s best loved and it spawned two classic tracks; the title track and Slow Ride, which everyone seems to know. The production on the album is very loud and in your face and adds to that live feel, which they were so good at. This album is a really good mid-seventies rock and roll album and does exactly what it says on the tin. The other stand out track for me is the cover of Robert Johnson’s Terraplane Blues., as it highlights the two contrasting guitar styles of Price and Peverett. Drummer Roger Earl is still touring the band, and if you get a chance go see them, it’s a fun night out.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
