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Sweathog was an American rock band formed in 1967. The group consisted of Lenny Goldsmith, David Leonard Johnson, Barry "Frosty" Smith, and Robert Morris "B.J." Jones. Johnson and Goldsmith first met while Johnson was performing with The Persuaders at the Wayne Manor nightclub in Sunnyvale, California. After various musical stints, including Johnson's time with the Beach Boys and Dr. John, the band formed Sweathog. In October 1970, they became the house band at The Chronicle nightclub in the San Fernando Valley. Their debut album, Sweathog, was released on CBS Records in 1971, followed by their second album, Hallelujah, in 1972. Sweathog gained significant recognition with their hit single "Hallelujah", which peaked at Number 15 in Canada, Number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and Number 93 in Australia in 1972. The song was written by Mitch Bottler, Roberta Twain, and Gary Zekley. Frank Barsalona signed Sweathog to the Premier Talent Agency, leading to high-profile opening acts for bands such as Black Sabbath, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Grand Funk Railroad. In 1973, Johnson and Jones reformed Sweathog with Warren Rex Ludwick and Bobby Burns. Barry "Frosty" Smith died on April 12, 2017, at the age of 71, while Robert Morris "B.J." Jones passed away on June 15, 2013, at the age of 70.
