Kenny Gradney | |
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Gradney performing with Little Feat, 2008
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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. 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,Jazz Is Dead, jazz drummer Chico Hamilton, Warren Zevon, Robert Palmer, Mick Fleetwood, and Carly Simon.