Foghat with "Sweet Home Chicago"

Experience the heavy-duty, boogie-rock power of Foghat as they tear through a high-energy performance of the blues classic, "Sweet Home Chicago." 🎸🔥

This rare footage was captured on September 9, 1999, during the band's Millennium Tour at the Party on the Plaza in Houston, Texas. This concert is deeply significant for fans, as it features one of the final filmed performances of the legendary "Lonesome Dave" Peverett, who passed away just five months later in February 2000. Despite his battle with cancer at the time, Dave delivers a high-octane performance that proves why he is one of rock’s most enduring frontmen. 🎤✨

🎸 The Story Behind the Performance
By 1999, Foghat was celebrating a triumphant reunion era, bringing their signature "English-blues-by-way-of-Detroit" sound back to massive outdoor stages. 📝❤️

The "Millennium Tour" Lineup: This performance features three-quarters of the original lineup, with a key addition on lead guitar:

"Lonesome Dave" Peverett (Lead Vocals & Guitar)

Roger Earl (Drums)

Tony Stevens (Bass)

Bryan Bassett (Lead & Slide Guitar) — Bassett, a longtime friend of the band and former member of Wild Cherry and Molly Hatchet, stepped in to replace original slide guitarist Rod Price for this final tour. ✍️🌟

A Blues Tribute: While "Sweet Home Chicago" was originally written by Robert Johnson, Foghat made it their own on the 1978 album Stone Blue. In this 1999 live setting, the song serves as a sprawling jam, allowing the band to showcase the tight, rhythmic "pocket" that made them arena staples in the '70s. 💿🥇

Houston’s Party on the Plaza: A staple of the Texas summer music scene, the Party on the Plaza provided the perfect backdrop for Foghat’s "roll ‘til you’re old" attitude, with the Houston crowd witnessing a masterclass in blues-rock endurance. 🌃🤠

✨ Musical Highlights
Bryan Bassett’s Slide Mastery: Taking over for Rod Price was no small feat, but Bryan Bassett’s blistering slide work on "Sweet Home Chicago" honors the tradition while adding a fresh, aggressive edge. 🎸🔥

The Peverett/Earl Connection: Watch the telepathic timing between Lonesome Dave and Roger Earl. Their partnership, which began in Savoy Brown in the late '60s, remained the driving engine of the band until the very end. 🥁⚡️

Pure Boogie Energy: Unlike the polished studio versions, this live take is raw and unbridled. The band leans into the shuffle, turning the Robert Johnson standard into a heavy-hitting rock anthem. 🎤💨

🏛️ A Legend’s Last Ride
This 1999 Houston performance is a bittersweet treasure for the Foghat faithful. It serves as a defiant final chapter for Lonesome Dave Peverett, capturing him doing exactly what he loved: playing the blues with "110% effort" for a sea of fans. It is a reminder that even in the face of immense personal challenges, the "Boogie Men" never stopped rocking. 🌍🏛️

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