Fred Tackett
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Fredrick O. Tackett (born August 30, 1945) is an American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Originally a session player on guitar, mandolin, and trumpet, he is best known as a member of the band Little Feat.
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Birth name | Fredrick O. Tackett |
Born | (1945-08-30) August 30, 1945 (age 78) |
Origin | Little Rock, Arkansas |
Genres | Rock, southern rock, blues, Americana, swamp rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, mandolin, trumpet, vocals |
Years active | 1972–present |
Labels | Warner Bros. Records CMC International Tower Records/Hot Tomato Imprint Antilles Records |
Website | paulandfred.com |
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In addition to his work with Little Feat, Tackett has played and recorded with many notable artists, Bob Dylan and Jimmy Webb among them. He had an additional side project with another member of Little Feat; he performed as part of a duo with Paul Barrere, as Paul and Fred.