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2 unusual facts about Bill Payne


Bill Payne

Following the death of Little Feat drummer Richie Hayward on August 12, 2010, Payne is the only member of the group from the original four-piece line-up currently playing in the band.

He was a guest performer on Bonnie Raitt's album Sweet Forgiveness in 1977, and wrote its track, "Takin' My Time."


Blue Slipper

Like its follow up The Weather Inside the album is notable for its stellar cast of session musicians including Richie Hayward, George Hawkins, Paul Barrere, Michael Landau, Ethan Johns, Bill Payne, Bernie Leadon, Jerry Donahue and Steve Lukather.

Here Come Those Tears Again

John Hall of Orleans plays the guitar solo, although the arrangement is dominated by Billy Payne's piano and Mike Utley's organ, as well as Bonnie Raitt and Rosemary Butler's harmonizing backup vocals.

The Weather Inside

The album is notable for its stellar cast of session musicians including Andy Fairweather-Low, Richie Hayward, George Hawkins, Michael Landau, Ethan Johns, Bill Payne, Bernie Leadon and Albert Lee.


see also

Barnstormin' Live

# "One Clear Moment" (Craig Fuller, Paul Barrère, Bill Payne) > "Just Another Sunday" (Bill Payne, Shaun Murphy)

Bryce Mortlock

A partnership with Alan Payne (naval architect)"?title=Payne-Mortlock sailing canoe">Payne-Mortlock sailing canoe, one of the few all- Australian designed senior class sailing boats.