Fred Tackett

Fred Tackett
Fred Tackett in 2009
Background information
Born
Fredrick O. Tackett

(1945-08-30) August 30, 1945
OriginLittle Rock, Arkansas
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Years active1972–present
Labels
Websitepaulandfred.com

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.

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.