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Blackfoot is a Southern rock band that formed in Jacksonville, Florida in the 1970s. The band was founded by lead vocalist and guitarist Rickey Medlocke, who would join Lynyrd Skynyrd when Blackfoot broke up briefly in the early 70s, and drummer Jakson Spires. Blackfoot's music is characterized by its heavy use of guitar riffs, pounding drums, and bluesy vocals. The band's early albums, including "No Reservations" (1975) and "Flyin' High" (1976), drew critical acclaim for their hard-hitting sound and impressive musicianship. In 1979, Blackfoot signed with Atco Records and released their breakthrough album, "Strikes". The album featured the hit single "Highway Song," which became the band's signature tune and helped propel them to national fame. Throughout the 1980s, Blackfoot continued to release successful albums, including "Marauder" (1981) and "Siogo" (1983), which both reached the Top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart. However, by the end of the decade, the band's popularity began to wane, and they disbanded in 1997. In 2004, Medlocke reformed Blackfoot with a new lineup, and the band continues to perform and tour to this day. Despite numerous personnel changes over the years, Blackfoot's hard-hitting, Southern rock sound remains as popular as ever among fans of the genre. Fresh Garbage / Blackfoot I(1969 - 1971)
Blackfoot II (1972 - 1982) (reformed with original lineup)
Blackfoot III (1982 - 1983)
Blackfoot IV (1983 - 1984)
Blackfoot IV (1984 - ? )
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