Little Feat is an American rock band whose singular blend of roots rock, blues, funk, New Orleans groove, country, and jazz has made them one of the most respected and enduring live acts in American music. Formed in 1969 in Los Angeles after Frank Zappa encouraged guitarist and songwriter Lowell George to start his own band, Little Feat quickly developed a sound that was as rhythmically complex as it was deeply soulful.

Early on, George was joined by keyboardist Bill Payne and drummer Richie Hayward, forming the core of a band that would evolve into a groove-driven powerhouse. With the addition of bassist Kenny Gradney, percussionist Sam Clayton, guitarist Paul Barrere, and later guitarist Fred Tackett, Little Feat entered a prolific period that produced some of their most beloved songs, including “Willin’,” “Dixie Chicken,” “Oh, Atlanta,” and “Fat Man in the Bathtub.”

Renowned for their live performances, Little Feat reached a creative peak with Waiting for Columbus (1978), widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums in rock history. The band’s road-tested chemistry, layered rhythms, and improvisational spirit cemented their reputation as musicians’ musicians and fan favorites alike.

The band endured significant losses with the passing of Lowell George in 1979, Richie Hayward in 2010, and Paul Barrere in 2019. Yet the music endured. Carrying the torch forward, Little Feat welcomed guitarist Scott Sharrard and drummer Tony Leone, continuing to tour and record while honoring the band’s deep legacy. Recent releases, including Strike Up the Band, demonstrate a group still operating with vitality, precision, and joy.

As Little Feat entered their sixth decade, they announced The Last Farewell Tour—not a goodbye to music, but a gradual step back from the grind of full-scale touring. Fiercely independent and endlessly inventive, Little Feat remains a living testament to American groove, celebrating community, collaboration, and the enduring power of the road-worn song.