Today in Rock History – 7th FEBRUARY:

BIRTHDAYS
1949: Alan Lancaster (Status Quo)
1974: Danny Goffey (Supergrass)
1980: Richie Castellano (Blue Oyster Cult / Jon Anderson Band Geeks)

EVENTS
1970: Led Zeppelin scored their first UK No.1 album with ‘Led Zeppelin II’.
1976: Bob Dylan started a 5-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Desire’.
2000: Death of singer / songwriter / guitarist, Dave Peverett of Savoy Brown & Foghat [aged 56].
2015: Death of bassist, Joe E. Mauldin of Buddy Holly & The Crickets [aged 74].
2018: Death of drummer / actor, Mickey Jones of The First Edition & Bob Dylan Band [aged 76].
2018: Death of drummer, Pat Torpey of Mr. Big [aged 64].
2020: Death of singer / guitarist, Steve Weber of The Holy Modal Rounders & The Fugs [aged 76].

“Lonesome” Dave Peverett passed away 25 years ago. You have probably heard Foghat, but ever listened to Savoy Brown? They were a top notch blues rock band from UK in late 60s / early 70s. They did primo albums, such as ‘Looking In’, and ‘Blue Matter’ while Dave was in the band. Hard to find, but well worth checking out! In fact, I can’t find a Savoy Brown clip with Dave in it on YouTube, so we’ll go with this barnstorming chestnut from classic era Foghat!