Bill Payne
Bill Payne is the keyboardist and co-founder of the American roots-rock band Little Feat, whose barrelhouse piano and organ helped define the group's blend of rock, blues, funk, and country. He is also one of the most prolific session keyboardists of his generation.
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- Born March 12, 1949, in Waco, Texas, and raised in California.
- Co-founded Little Feat in 1969 with singer-guitarist Lowell George.
- Logged extensive session work with Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and Bonnie Raitt.
- Recorded with a wide range of artists from Emmylou Harris to Bob Seger.
- Joined the Doobie Brothers as touring keyboardist in 2015.
- The sole surviving original member of Little Feat.
