Roger Earl (Foghat drummer)

Episode 151: Roger Earl, drummer of Foghat!! Roger is an original founding member of the legendary band Foghat. The band’s legacy has continued way past the 70s with their music appearing on Seinfeld, Family Guy, Sopranos, Grand Theft Auto and many more. Their classic “Slow Ride” was named the 45th best hard rock song of all time by VH-1. Roger and I discuss his audition with Jimi Hendrix, why their first two albums are both self titled, producer Eddie Kramer being an asshole & much more! 00:00 - Intro01:32 - Foghat Cellars & Wine05:11 - Auditioning for Jimi Hendrix 09:22 - Playing with Mick Jagger's Brother 10:25 - Leaving Savoy Brown 12:40 - Robert Downey Sr & Rock n Roll Album 14:25 - Nick Jameson - Multi Talented Musician & Actor 18:33 - Jamming with John Lee Hooker, Muddy Watters & More 21:20 - Eddie Kramer was an Asshole 23:20 - Movie & TV Credits & Female Staff 25:19 - Current Foghat Lineup & New Record27:10 - Show with Larry The Cable Guy & Jeff Foxworthy 29:03 - Losing Original Foghat Members & Remembering Dave32:05 - New CD/DVD - "8 Days On The Road" 33:55 - St Jude's Hospital 36:25 - Wrap Up Foghat website:https://foghat.com/St Jude’s Children’s Hopspital website:https://www.stjude.org/Write Me a Review on Apple Podcasts:(Scroll down to the bottom)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chuck-shute-podcast/id1469337994Chuck Shute Podcast website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!