Fred Tackett - Little Feat (guitar, mandolin, trumpet)

Fred Tackett is a multi-instrumentalist whose unique talents have made him a sought-after session musician for decades. While his friendship and collaboration with Little Feat’s founder Lowell George pre-dates his time as an official member of the band, Tackett’s contributions on the guitar, mandolin, and trumpet have helped cultivate Little Feat’s sound for over 40 years.   

Little Feat has been described as “one of the great melting pots of southern music, drawing heavily on country, folk, blues, soul, swamp pop and R&B to create their signature sound".  That sound can be heard in songs like ‘Dixie Chicken’, ‘Willin’, and ‘Feats Don’t Fail Me Now’.

Tackett is a laid back and easy-going conversationalist, and it is very evident how much he has enjoyed his journey, and how much the music still means to him.  We discuss his musical roots, his work with a variety of artists, and of course memories from his time with Little Feat.

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