Little Feat

USA, 1969–now

Los Angeles band formed in 1969 by ex-Mother of Invention Lowell George. Sliding-guitar classics like 'Dixie Chicken' fused blues, funk, country and New Orleans R&B into one of the great American roots-rock bands.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Little Feat and 0 artists Little Feat influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Little Feat?

• Frank Zappa — Little Feat was founded by Lowell George, a former Mother of Invention — Frank Zappa's genre-blending eccentricity is in the band's DNA (Zappa reportedly encouraged George to form his own band).
• The Band — The Band's rootsy, ensemble Americana is a clear kin to Little Feat's blend of blues, country and funk.