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Bryan Bassett on playing with Foghat and Molly Hatchet
Bryan Bassett, 72, played with Foghat and Molly Hatchet before Dave Peverett's death.
In brief
Bryan Bassett, 72, played with Foghat and Molly Hatchet before Dave Peverett's death. Bryan Bassett, 72, played with Foghat and Molly Hatchet before Dave Peverett died. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Bryan Bassett's early career
Bryan Bassett started playing guitar in high school and performed at coffee houses in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Wild Cherry and Play That Funky Music
Bryan Bassett played with Wild Cherry, recording their 1976 funk-rock hit Play That Funky Music.
Foghat formation
Bryan Bassett joined Dave Peverett's version of Foghat in 1989 after Wild Cherry disbanded.
Molly Hatchet transition
Bryan Bassett joined Molly Hatchet after Foghat's original lineup reformed in 1999.
Dave Peverett's illness
Dave Peverett was in remission from cancer before passing away in 2023.
Last tour with Dave
Bryan Bassett played with Dave Peverett for the last year before his death in 2023.
Foghat's current status
Foghat is currently touring and recording new material after Dave Peverett's death.
Sonic Mojo success
Foghat's 2023 album Sonic Mojo reached number one on the Billboard Blues charts.
Dave Peverett's legacy
Dave Peverett's influence on Foghat's music and style continues through Bryan Bassett's playing.
Foghat's future plans
Foghat plans to release new music and tour until May 2024 after Dave Peverett's death.
Bryan Bassett's guitar style
Bryan Bassett uses a 1968 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with P-90s and a 1970s Tobacco Sunburst Les Paul.
Foghat's songbook
Foghat's songbook includes classics like Stone Blue and Slow Ride that Bryan Bassett plays with precision.
What to remember
Bryan Bassett, 72, played with Foghat and Molly Hatchet before Dave Peverett died.
