Leadfoot - Ripe

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• published: 01 Feb 2012
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Performing at the DIVEbar in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday January 21, 2012. From Raleigh, NC, the Stoner Rock/Southern Rock band Leadfoot was formed in 1993 after Karl Agell was "let go" from Raleigh-based Corrosion of Conformity. (Karl sang lead on the highly-influential album "Blind"). Woody Weatherman and Phil Swisher also left C.O.C. to join Leadfoot. Woody left after a bit to reform C.O.C. The Leadfoot line-up was completed with Graham Fry, Ryan Culp Barringer and Jon McClain. In 1996 the band was signed to Roadrunner and they recorded "Bring it On" in Hollywood, CA. Their debut album was released in early 1997 to rave reviews around the world. After the band was dropped from Roadrunner, drummer Jon McClain left the band and was replaced by Tim Haisman. Ryan was also replaced by Scott Little on guitar. The band released its second full-length CD titled "Take A Look" in 1999. The success from this record took the band on its first world tour, playing at several of Europe's famous mega-music festivals. After the tour, domestic duties took guitarist Graham Fry from the band and was replaced with John Dzubak. Leadfoot was signed by Lunasound and they recorded their third CD "We Drink For Free" in 2002. Another US and European tour followed with great success. After a break in late 2003, Phil decided to leave the band and was followed by Tim. The remaining three members almost decided to call it quits, but they went ahead with auditions for a new rhythm section. Session drummer John Flowers joined the band in February of 2004 along with bassist Paul Walz three months later. In 2007, John Dzubak bailed to become a dating coach in NYC. John Flowers, with family in tow, moved to Arizona. Good friend, Bill Eagen took over on drums for a while. Bill and Paul parted company with Leadfoot the same year. The summer of 2008 marked the heralded return of Graham Fry. Leadfoot added TR Gwynne to the ranks as bass player and back up vocalist. We are happy to announce the return of John Flowers on drums, back from his wanderings through the desert Southwest. Returning to his Southern heartland, back in the bosom of the almighty Leadfoot. So the revolving door keeps on keeping on! No matter the lineup, the ethic remains the same. their high-energy, dynamic performances still drive fans into a rock and roll fury. Leadfoot is currently working on their fourth full-length CD. Karl Agell - vocals Scott Little - guitar, vocals Graham Fry - guitar, vocals TR Gwynne - bass, vocals John Flowers - drums Ripe lyrics... You took the people in the middle 'cos you couldn't find a little Center of creation Time will tell if you're the one that has to go All the smilling faces Rushing to their special places See what you can do That's alright And that's for sure You're the one All of them into your possession You take their time But it's a part of you Remember when you said That you would rise up from the dead To fix the situation? How much longer must they wait for you to come? All the smilling faces Rushing to their special places See what you have done That's alright And that's for sure I'm your one All of me into your possession You take my time But it's a part of you All of them taken by the storm Reach inside the great divide 'til the day you're born Prayers you said to Mary Better left unsaid Words you said to hurry Better left off dead