Fred Tackett
Fred Tackett | |
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Fred Tackett in 2009 | |
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| Born | Fredrick O. Tackett August 30, 1945 |
| Origin | Little Rock, Arkansas |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
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| Website | paulandfred |
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.