Rod Price R.I.P.

alvis · March 23rd, 2005, 10:33 PM

The bad news just keeps comin

Legendary guitarist Rod Price, founding member of the blues boogie band FOGHAT,
passed away on March 22, 2005 at the age of 57 in Wilton, New Hampshire. Price
sustained a massive head trauma in an accidental stairway fall.

Born November 22, 1947 in London, England, Price gained notoriety for his
signature slide and blues based playing earning him the reputation as "the
magician of slide." His instantly recognizable solos drove FOGHAT to three
platinum and eight gold records during their quarter century career.

In addition to his playing with FOGHAT, Price has worked with Champion Jack
Dupree, Duster Bennett, Eddie Kirkland, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Willie
Dixon and Honey Boy Edwards.

Price's two solo CDs, "Open" and "West Four", allowed Rod to expand his quite
capable songwriting abilities and showcase not only his incomparable slide work
but his lead vocals and heartbreakingly beautiful acoustic abilities.

jordanl · March 24th, 2005, 08:08 AM

I took a few lessons from Rod in '97 or so. A real nice guy, and IMHO an underappreciated slide player. Our 1 hour lessons typically ran about twice that, much of it just shooting the breeze.

R.I.P.

Poppatwang · March 24th, 2005, 08:31 AM

My first rock concert was Foghat on their first
tour of the states. A fond memory.

March 23rd, 2005, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
alvis Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TN Posts: 310	Rod Price R.I.P. The bad news just keeps comin Legendary guitarist Rod Price, founding member of the blues boogie band FOGHAT, passed away on March 22, 2005 at the age of 57 in Wilton, New Hampshire. Price sustained a massive head trauma in an accidental stairway fall. Born November 22, 1947 in London, England, Price gained notoriety for his signature slide and blues based playing earning him the reputation as "the magician of slide." His instantly recognizable solos drove FOGHAT to three platinum and eight gold records during their quarter century career. In addition to his playing with FOGHAT, Price has worked with Champion Jack Dupree, Duster Bennett, Eddie Kirkland, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Willie Dixon and Honey Boy Edwards. Price's two solo CDs, "Open" and "West Four", allowed Rod to expand his quite capable songwriting abilities and showcase not only his incomparable slide work but his lead vocals and heartbreakingly beautiful acoustic abilities. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/alvinyoungbloodhart

March 24th, 2005, 08:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Poppatwang Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,867 13 Photos	Sad News My first rock concert was Foghat on their first tour of the states. A fond memory. __________________ The Dieselfitters http://www.dieselfitters.com Roy Hubbs http://www.royhubbs.com

March 24th, 2005, 08:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
jordanl Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 554	I took a few lessons from Rod in '97 or so. A real nice guy, and IMHO an underappreciated slide player. Our 1 hour lessons typically ran about twice that, much of it just shooting the breeze. R.I.P.