More news from Chickenfoot

You might remember Chickenfoot from a post on this blog a few months ago. Now, there is more news from this supergroup. Last week, Joe Satriani sent out this message to his mailing list.

Chickenfoot. Chickenfoot? Chickenfoot! Yes, the band Chickenfoot featuring Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony and yours truly, is about to release its first CD called, "Chickenfoot", of course. It was one year ago this last February that we first got together in Vegas for a little jam in front of a few thousand people, and decided to make a go of it. I'm glad we did.

Thinking back, it seemed kind of crazy to join a new band just as I was about to release "Professor Satchifunkilus..." and launch its world tour. All the hard work paid off though. Our "Live in Paris" DVD from that tour will be released this year in all its psychedelic glory, and the "Chickenfoot" CD should be out in about a month, or, two. As a new band, Chickenfoot will do a few CD release party gigs in May to kick things off, then it's off to Europe for a few weeks of Summer festivals. We are looking towards a headlining tour in the USA this fall. I'm so excited about bringing our new band and music to the stage. The energy this unit puts out is incredible, absolutely amazing. Chickenfoot Rocks!

Joe

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Chickenfoot album in 2009?

The weirdly named supergroup that sees Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith and Michael Anthony (from left) coming together has resumed work on its debut album. Ex-Van Halen bassist Anthony wrote on his blog last week, "Chad and I just got back this week from recording in the San Francisco area, and I am pleased to say that the basic tracks are finished and smokin'!! Right now, Joe is sprinkling some guitar magic on everything, and next week Sam will be doing vocals. Then I'll be back up there to slather some background vocals on everything. I can't wait for all of you to check it out!! Look out 2009!!!!"