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David Jack Peverett (16 April 1943 – 7 February 2000), also known as Lonesome Dave, was an English singer and guitarist, best known as the original lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Foghat, which he co-founded following his tenure in Savoy Brown.
Learn about the life and career of Dave Peverett, the lead singer of Foghat, who started as a studio musician and joined Savoy Brown before forming his own band. Discover how he achieved success, fame, and tragedy in the music industry.
The band initially featured Dave Peverett ("Lonesome Dave") on guitar and vocals, Tony Stevens on bass and Roger Earl on drums, after all three musicians left Savoy Brown in 1971. Rod Price, on guitar/slide guitar, joined after he left Black Cat Bones in December 1970.
Feb 7, 2000 · Foghat frontman and founder “Lonesome” Dave Peverett lost a long battle with cancer Monday morning, succumbing to a bout of pneumonia; he was fifty-seven. Peverett had one of his kidneys removed...
Feb 7, 2024 · ‘Lonesome’ Dave Peverett finally succumbed to his illness in 2000. It was a devastating blow, but Roger felt Dave would have wanted them to continue. “Dave was the heart and soul of this band,” Roger says.
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Foghat began back in 1971 when Lonesome Dave Peverett and Roger Earl decided to leave Savoy Brown and start a band of their own. History has proven that this was a great decision. Over the years, Foghat has earned eight Gold Records, one Platinum Record and one DoublePlatinum record.
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When we lost Lonesome Dave Peverett on February 7, 2000, it was hard to envisage carrying on without him. Dave and I had known each other and played together for over 30 years. Dave’s very close friend, Bryan, joined us on our last tour with Dave, replacing Rod Price.
