Rod Price facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rod Price
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roderick Michael Price |
| Also known as | The Bottle |
| Born | 22 November 1947 Chiswick, London, England |
| Died | 22 March 2005 (aged 57) Wilton, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues rock |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Years active | 1968–2005 |
| Associated acts | Foghat, Black Cat Bones |
Roderick Michael Price (born November 22, 1947 – died March 22, 2005) was an English guitarist. He was most famous for playing with the rock band Foghat. People called him 'The Magician of Slide' or 'Slide King of Rock and Roll'. This was because of his amazing slide guitar playing style.
Rod Price's Music Journey
Early Days with Black Cat Bones
When Rod Price was 21, he joined a British blues band called Black Cat Bones. He took the place of their previous guitarist, Paul Kossoff. The band recorded one album, Barbed Wire Sandwich, which came out in 1970. Even though critics liked the album, it did not sell very well. Soon after, Black Cat Bones broke up.
Joining the Band Foghat
In 1971, Rod Price became a member of a new band called Foghat. He played on their first ten albums, which were released between 1972 and 1980. His special slide guitar playing helped Foghat become one of the most popular rock bands in the United States during the 1970s.
Famous Foghat Songs with Rod Price
You can hear Rod Price's unique slide guitar on many Foghat songs. Some of these include "Drivin' Wheel" and "Stone Blue." He also played on their biggest hit, "Slow Ride", which was a top 20 song in 1976. Rod Price left Foghat for the first time in 1980. Another guitarist, Erik Cartwright, took his place.
Returning to Foghat
Rod Price did not play much music for a while after leaving Foghat. Then, in 1990, he teamed up with Foghat's singer, Dave Peverett. The original Foghat band had split up, and the drummer, Roger Earl, started a new version of the band. Dave Peverett decided to start his own Foghat band and invited Rod Price to join.
The Reunion of Foghat
Rod Price was with Dave Peverett's band on and off for a couple of years. But in 1993, all four original members of Foghat decided to reunite. They released a new album called Return of the Boogie Men in 1994. While this album was not as big as their earlier ones, the band started touring a lot. They became known again for their excellent live shows. In 1998, Foghat released a live album called Road Cases. They also recorded a concert DVD in 1997 called Two Centuries of Boogie.
Solo Career and Later Years
Rod Price left Foghat again in 1999. He wanted to stop touring full-time. After leaving Foghat, he started his own solo music career. He went back to playing blues music, which was his original style. He released two solo albums: Open in 2000 and West Four in 2003. He played in blues clubs across the United States. He also taught at guitar workshops, sharing his skills with others.
Collaborations with Other Artists
Throughout his career, Rod Price worked with many other famous musicians. These included Shakey Vick's Blues Band, Champion Jack Dupree, Duster Bennett, Eddie Kirkland, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Willie Dixon, and David "Honeyboy" Edwards.
Rod Price's Passing
Rod Price passed away at his home in Wilton, New Hampshire, on March 22, 2005. He was 57 years old. He is remembered as a very talented guitarist who made a big impact on rock and blues music.
Music Albums by Rod Price
With Black Cat Bones
- Barbed Wire Sandwich (1970)
With Foghat
- Foghat (1972 album) (1972)
- Foghat (Rock And Roll) (1973)
- Energized (1974)
- Rock and Roll Outlaws (1974)
- Fool for the City (1975)
- Night Shift (1976)
- Foghat Live (1977)
- Stone Blue (1978)
- Boogie Motel (1979)
- Tight Shoes (1980)
- Return of the Boogie Men (1994)
- Road Cases (1998)
Solo Albums
- Open (2000)
- West Four (2003)
