Album: Tomcattin' by Blackfoot (1980)
Genre: Rock
Record Label: ATCO Records
Format: Album

Description: Tomcattin' is the fourth studio album of Southern rock band Blackfoot, released in 1980. The album features Shorty Medlocke on "Fox Chase", grandfather of Rickey Medlocke. While the album did not spawn any hit singles, it was enough to keep the band's devoted fan base loyal and strong, it remains a popular staple in Blackfoot's catalogue

Artist Background: Blackfoot, named for lead singer/ guitarist Ricky Medlocke's Native American heritage, began their career with a southern-rock style like that of contemporary Lynyrd Skynyrd. After releasing a few albums in this style, the band was signed to Atco in 1979 and began to sharpen their style. They adopted a heavier rock sound and released Strikes, which became a hit. The album gave the band two hit singles: 'Train, Train" and "Highway Song". The success was followed up with two more acclaimed albu... Part of the Jacksonville, Florida, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for South American style.

Music Scene: Part of the Jacksonville, Florida, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for South American style.

Tags: Rock, 1980s, Album, ATCO Records

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Tomcattin' is the fourth studio album of Southern rock band Blackfoot, released in 1980. The album features Shorty Medlocke on "Fox Chase", grandfather of Rickey Medlocke. While the album did not spawn any hit singles, it was enough to keep the band's devoted fan base loyal and strong, it remains a popular staple in Blackfoot's catalogue

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