BLACKFOOT - Marauder - Southern Rock 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Marauder" is the notable fifth studio album by the American Southern Rock band Blackfoot, which debuted in 1981. Known for their distinctive Southern Rock sound, Blackfoot delivered a collection of powerful tracks in this LP. "Marauder" showcases the band's signature blend of hard-hitting guitar riffs, energetic rhythms, and evocative lyrics.

 

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Essential Album Information For: BLACKFOOT - Marauder Southern Rock

Music Genre:

Southern Rock

Label & Catalognr:

ATCO ATC 50 799

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1981 Made in Germany

BLACKFOOT - Marauder Southern Rock Production & Recording Information

Album Packaging

This album "BLACKFOOT - Marauder" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by Blackfoot

Producers:

Al Nalli - Producer

Al Nalli (1929-2016) was an American record producer and music industry executive. He was born on 19 May 1929, in St. Louis, Missouri. Nalli started his career in the music industry as a radio DJ and later transitioned into record production.

In the 1960s, Nalli moved to Florida and founded the Al Nalli Music Enterprises (ANME) record label. The label focused on producing and promoting regional music, including rock and roll, R&B, and country. ANME became a successful independent label in the Southeastern United States and helped launch the careers of several artists, including Jim Stafford and Blackfoot.

Nalli is best known for his work as a producer for Blackfoot. He produced several of the band's albums, including "Tomcattin'" (1980), "Marauder" (1981), "Siogo" (1983), and "Vertical Smiles" (1984). Nalli's production style helped define Blackfoot's sound, which blended Southern rock, hard rock, and blues into a unique, guitar-driven sound.

Aside from his work with Blackfoot, Nalli also produced albums for other artists, including Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Joe South. He was also involved in the music publishing business, owning and managing several publishing companies.

In addition to his work in the music industry, Nalli was also involved in philanthropy. He founded the Al Nalli Music Scholarship Fund, which supports music education for young people in St. Lucie County, Florida.

Nalli passed away on 14 March 2016, at the age of 86. His contributions to the music industry, particularly in the Southern rock genre, are still celebrated today.

Some of the records he has produced for the bands: Axe, Shotgun, Blackfoot. In particular he produced: " AXE - Nemesis " , " AXE - Offering "

Henry Weck - Producer

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Henry Weck - Sound Engineer

Recording Location:

This album "Marauder" was recorded at: Sunterrean Studio, Ann Arbor

Album Cover Design & Artwork:

Lyne Dreese Breslin - Album Cover Design

Photography:

Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen - Photographer

Jim Houghtin - Photographer


Musicians on: BLACKFOOT - Marauder Southern Rock

Band-members, Musicians:

Rickey Medlocke - lead vocals, guitar

Charlie Hargrett - guitar

Greg T. Walker - bass guitar, keyboards, vocals

Jakson Spires - drums, percussion, vocals

Track-listing of: BLACKFOOT - Marauder Southern Rock

Tracklisting:
  1. "Good Morning" (3:36) (Medlocke/Spires)
  2. "Payin' for It" (3:38) (Medlocke/Spires)
  3. "Diary of a Workingman" (5:36) (Medlocke/Spires)
  4. "Too Hard to Handle" (4:02) (Medlocke/Spires)
  5. "Fly Away" (2:58) (Medlocke/Spires)
  6. "Dry Country" (3:42) (Medlocke/Spires)
  7. "Fire of the Dragon" (4:05) (Medlocke/Spires)
  8. "Rattlesnake Rock 'N' Roller" (4:01) (Medlocke/Medlocke/Spires)
  9. "Searchin'" (5:43) (Medlocke/Spires)

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Grey Colour ATCO ATC 50 799 ( ATC 50799-1) Record Label Details: GEMA, LC 0120 © ℗ S 1981 Atlantic Recording Cooperation

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BLACKFOOT Band Description:

  The Blackfoot rock band is a southern rock band that was formed in the early 1970s in Jacksonville, Florida. Over the years, the band has had several lineup changes, but it remains one of the most recognizable and influential southern rock bands of all time.

 The Blackfoot was originally formed in 1970 by guitarist and vocalist Rickey Medlocke, who was inspired by his grandfather’s blues music. Medlocke was joined by guitarist Charlie Hargrett, drummer Jakson Spires, and bassist Greg T. Walker. Together, they created a powerful blend of blues, country, and rock music that quickly gained them a following among fans of southern rock.

 One of the defining characteristics of the Blackfoot was their ability to mix classic southern rock sounds with more modern elements. This was evident in their use of twin guitar harmonies and heavy use of keyboards, which was unusual for a southern rock band at the time. Their music was characterized by strong, driving rhythms and soaring guitar solos, combined with powerful and bluesy vocals.

 One of the band’s biggest hits was the song “Train, Train,” which was released in 1979 and quickly became a classic of the southern rock genre. The song’s heavy, bluesy sound and catchy chorus made it a staple of rock radio stations and helped to establish the Blackfoot as one of the leading bands in the southern rock scene.

 Over the years, the band’s lineup has undergone several changes, but they have continued to tour and record new music. Despite the changes, the Blackfoot has remained one of the most respected and influential southern rock bands of all time. Their powerful sound, combined with their commitment to preserving the southern rock tradition, has earned them a dedicated following of fans and a place in the world of rock and roll history.

 In conclusion, the Blackfoot is a southern rock band that has had a lasting impact on the genre. With their blend of blues, country, and rock music, they have created a sound that is both classic and modern, and that continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans. Whether they are playing to a packed stadium or a small club, the Blackfoot remains one of the most powerful and influential southern rock bands of all time.

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ATCO K 50910 , 1982 , Germany

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ATCO ATC 50 799 , 1981 , Germany

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