Blackfoot are a Southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. They were formed in 1972 and were contemporaries of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and tried for years to make it as a Southern rock band, although they were more popular as a hard rock outfit^{[citation needed]}. They had a number of hit albums in the 1970s and early 1980s before their popularity started to wane. They had broken up by 1984, though not before former Uriah Heep keyboardist/songwriter Ken Hensley had joined the group during their last couple of years together. Southern rock is a sub genre of rock music. ... Nickname: Motto: Where Florida Begins Location in the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country United States State Florida County Duval Government  - Mayor John Peyton (R) Area  - City  885 sq mi (2,264. ... Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced lÄ•h-nérd skin-nérd) (or IPA pronunciation: ) is a U.S. Southern rock band. ... Hard rock is a variation of rock and roll music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and psychedelic rock. ... Uriah Heep are an English rock band, formed in December 1969 when record producer Gerry Bron invited keyboardist Ken Hensley (previously a member of The Gods and Toe Fat) to join Spice, a band signed to his own Bronze Records label. ... Kenneth William David (Ken) Hensley (born on 24 August, 1945, in Plumstead, South East London, England) is a keyboard (especially Hammond organ) player, guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s. ...

Vocalist Rickey Medlocke revived the name in 1987 with a new backing group. Interestingly enough, the final two Blackfoot albums ("Medicine Man" and "After The Reign") are by far the finest of the band's career. Sadly, in 1996 Medlocke disbanded the group, and joined Lynyrd Skynyrd. Rickey Medlocke (born February 17, 1950) is a musician best known as the frontman/guitarist for the southern rock band Blackfoot and, more recently, as a guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd. ... Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced lĕh-nérd skin-nérd) (or IPA pronunciation: ) is a U.S. Southern rock band. ...

In 2004 a second resurrection of Blackfoot took place with founding members Jackson Spires, Greg Walker and Charlie Hargrett. Medlocke was not available, however, and the frontman role was given to Bobby Barth. Tragedy struck in March 2005 when Spires died suddenly of an aneurysm, but the band decided to persevere for the time being^{[citation needed]}. Following the will of Spires, Austrian drummer Christoph Ullmann was hired as permanent drummer. In 2006, the band toured and was backed up by Jay Johnson on guitar and vocals. A live DVD was released in 2007. In 2007, the band is touring and consists of bassist Greg Walker, guitarist Charlie Haggrett, guitarist and lead vocalist Bobby Barth, and drummer Michael Sollars. This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Post surgical photo of brain aneurysm survivor. ... Jay Johnson can refer to: Jay Johnson one term U.S. Democratic congressmman from Wisconsin (1997 - 1999) Jay L. Johnson Jay Kenneth Johnson Jay Johnson (ventriloquist) Category: ...

Band Members and Former Members

• Rick Medlocke, vocalist, lead guitarist
• Jackson "Thunderfoot" Spires, drummer, vocalist
• Leonard Stadler, bassist
• Greg T. Walker, bassist, vocalist
• Charlie Hargrett, lead guitarist
• Ken Hensley, guitarist, pianist, keyboardist, vocalist
• Shorty Medlocke
• Doug Bare
• Rikki Mayr, bassist
• Gunner Ross
• Mark Woerpel
• Bobby Barth
• Christoph Ullmann
• Jay Johnson
• Tim Stunson
• Dewitt Gibbs,keyboards
• Neal Casal
• Jerry "Wyzard" Seay, bassist
• Frank Thomas,backup drummer

Rickey Medlocke (born February 17, 1950) is a musician best known as the frontman/guitarist for the southern rock band Blackfoot and, more recently, as a guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd. ... Greg T. Walker was an American bassist who played with Southern US country rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd between 1970 and 1971. ... Kenneth William David (Ken) Hensley (born on 24 August, 1945, in Plumstead, South East London, England) is a keyboard (especially Hammond organ) player, guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s. ... Jay Johnson can refer to: Jay Johnson one term U.S. Democratic congressmman from Wisconsin (1997 - 1999) Jay L. Johnson Jay Kenneth Johnson Jay Johnson (ventriloquist) Category: ... Neal Casal is a singer-songwriter and is also a member of Ryan Adams current backing band Ryan Adams and the Cardinals. ... Frank Thomas can refer to different people: Frank Thomas, the college football coach. ...

Discography

• No Reservations (1975)
• Flying High (1976)
• Strikes (1979)
• Tomcattin (1980)
• Marauder (1981)
• Highway Song Live (1982)
• Siogo (1983)
• Vertical Smiles (1984)
• Ricky Medlocke And Blackfoot (1987)
• Medicine Man (1990)
• After the Reign (1994)
• Live On The King Biscuit Flower Hour (1999)

After the Reign is a Blackfoot album released on May 24, 1994 through Wildcat Records. ...

External links

• Official Site
• Greg T. Walker
• Bobby Barth
• Charlie Hargrett
• Southern Rock Allstars