Kenny Gradney
Kenny Gradney | |
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Gradney performing with Little Feat, 2008 | |
Background information | |
Origin |
New Orleans, Louisiana United States |
Genres | Southern rock, R&B, jazz fusion, funk, folk, swamp rock |
Occupation(s) |
Musician Songwriter |
Instruments | Bass guitar |
Years active | 1966–present |
Associated acts | Little Feat, Delaney & Bonnie |
Website | Little Feat.net Requires flash |
Kenny Gradney, a native of Baton Rouge, is an American bassist and songwriter, best known as a member of the band Little Feat. He joined after their second album, replacing founding bassist Roy Estrada in 1972.[1] Gradney has remained their bassist ever since
In addition to his work with Little Feat, Gradney has played and recorded with many notable musicians, including Delaney & Bonnie, Bob Weir's Bobby and the Midnites,[2] Jazz Is Dead, jazz drummer Chico Hamilton, Warren Zevon, Robert Palmer, Mick Fleetwood, and Carly Simon.
References
- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Biography: Little Feat". Allmusic. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ↑ Ruhlmann, William. "Biography: Bobby & the Midnites". Allmusic. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
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