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Bill Payne is a highly acclaimed American musician best known as a founding member and keyboardist of the iconic rock band Little Feat. With his keyboard skills, Bill has made significant contributions to Little Feat’s extensive discography, including hit songs like “Dixie Chicken,” “Willin’,” and “Fat Man in the Bathtub.” Throughout his career, Bill has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and his dedication to his craft and his remarkable musical prowess have firmly established him as a celebrated figure in the realm of rock and roll. In part 1 of this interview we cover off a heap of Little Feat history and a range of other topics.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
The new Little Feat band lineup
Talking the re-release of the Sailin’ Shoes and Dixie Chicken albums
Neon Park – album artist / graphic designer
Bill talks about his upcoming memoir and Little Feat documentary
On seeing The Yardbirds as young musicians
Bill’s songwriting process and using a Zoom recorder to sketch out ideas
Collaborating with other artists – what Bill believes he delivers
Brilliant Paul Simon anecdote
On being a ‘partner in crime’ with collaborators
Working with Bonnie Raitt – Home Plate and Takin’ My Time
Working with Bob Seger – Against The Wind and Hollywood Nights
Working with Bryan Adams on ‘Everything I Do, I Do It For You’
Bill’s discovery of synths in the early 70s and their role in his work since
Playing realistic brass synth on ‘Let It Roll’
Bill and Tommy Emmanuel – Cajun Girl
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