In high school (1973-1977) my tastes shifted from progressive rock (Yes, King Crimson) to the blues. I purchased "Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues Singers" and "The Allman Brother at Fillmore East." I was teaching myself to play guitar, specifically slide guitar in open chord tunings. Then I heard "Dixie Chicken" and was sold on George's slide guitar sound. But it was not until I was in college, when I heard "Waiting for Columbus," that I became completely enamored with LF. Just in time for George to die. The band reformed while I was in graduate school, and I have followed them since. I have met and interviewed the whole band, sans George. George's contributions to other's works: Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Robert Palmer and the like. Unlike many of my friends who could not accept the band without George, I was always impressed with Paul Barrere and Bill Payne. Fred Tackett was familiar to me, being from my hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas, so I kept my 13-year-old boy's interest in music all the way to 68 years old.
Thank you, Gregory. My poor college roommates had to hear Waiting for Columbus around the clock. After 50 years, it remains my favorite recording. I will be seeing the band in two weeks as part of their farewell tour.
You have captured my fancy. My predilection is for their Lowell George 70’s era of my youth. Release of Sailing Shoes set the hook. Dixie Chicken is their masterwork. Spanish Moon, personal fav song. But now in twilight, listen to eponymous 1st record most & quite often. Look forward to digesting your work. Thank you for sharing.
Barbara,
In high school (1973-1977) my tastes shifted from progressive rock (Yes, King Crimson) to the blues. I purchased "Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues Singers" and "The Allman Brother at Fillmore East." I was teaching myself to play guitar, specifically slide guitar in open chord tunings. Then I heard "Dixie Chicken" and was sold on George's slide guitar sound. But it was not until I was in college, when I heard "Waiting for Columbus," that I became completely enamored with LF. Just in time for George to die. The band reformed while I was in graduate school, and I have followed them since. I have met and interviewed the whole band, sans George. George's contributions to other's works: Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Robert Palmer and the like. Unlike many of my friends who could not accept the band without George, I was always impressed with Paul Barrere and Bill Payne. Fred Tackett was familiar to me, being from my hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas, so I kept my 13-year-old boy's interest in music all the way to 68 years old.
You only got 9 likes for Little Feat.. that’s just wrong
The last time I saw Lowell & Little Feat was Dec 14 1978
Grand Rapids Michigan
I was going to college there
Luckily for me there’s easy access to sbds of little feat shows so I have a sbd of my last little feat show
The 1st time I saw little feat was 1972 Irvine Auditorium Philadelphia.. they opened for Capt Beefhart
Roy Estrada was the bass player for Little Feat
I may have written you elsewhere on Substack. Just curious about your obsession, for lack of a better word.
I worked at a club in high school where the OG members played often and Lowell became a friend of mine.
Thank you, Gregory. My poor college roommates had to hear Waiting for Columbus around the clock. After 50 years, it remains my favorite recording. I will be seeing the band in two weeks as part of their farewell tour.
You have captured my fancy. My predilection is for their Lowell George 70’s era of my youth. Release of Sailing Shoes set the hook. Dixie Chicken is their masterwork. Spanish Moon, personal fav song. But now in twilight, listen to eponymous 1st record most & quite often. Look forward to digesting your work. Thank you for sharing.