Biography
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Years Active
1969 – present (55 years)
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Founded In
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Members
- Bill Payne (1971 – present)
- Craig Fuller (1988 – 1996)
- Fred Tackett (1973 – present)
- Kenny Gradney (1973 – present)
- Lowell George (1971 – 1979)
Little Feat is a band who have mixed blues, R&B, country and rock and roll styles together since they formed in 1969 in Los Angeles, and are known for their eclectic blend of many forms of music. They were founded by the brilliant songwriter/singer Lowell George, who died in 1979. The blend of California cool and New Orleans funk together with George's slide guitar, Richie Hayward's melodic and driving drums, and Bill Paynes virtuoso keyboards, gave the George era Little Feat a sound unique in rock and roll.
With a seemingly constant tour schedule, Little Feat is easily one of the hardest-working and enduring bands in the industry today. With a history that spans more than 30 years, Little Feat is regarded by many rock music critics as a "band's band", and as one of the greatest rock bands in American rock music history. Best known for their combination of California rock and Dixie-inflected funk-boogie, they craftily blend folk, blues, rockabilly, country and jazz to create a unique style all their own, garnering a faithful grass-roots following. Simply put, Little Feat's sound transcends traditional music boundaries and they offer fans an unforgettable live performance.
Founding member Richie Hayward became the second founding member of the band to die, passing from pneumonia and other complications of lung disease August 18, 2010.
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