You might know Mr. Tackett as Little Feat's guitarist, but Fred's contributions to the musical world are simply staggering, with literally hundreds of sessions to his credit, on mandolin and trumpet, as well guitar. Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Nicolette Larson, Barbara Streisand, Jimmy Webb, and countless others have called on Fred's musical services over his incredible career. Why? Because Fred is a monster player and genuine gentlemen to boot!  He gets into the gristle with Greg on today's episode. 1:34 - Fred’s signature ‘Texas Twister’ guitar lick 3:48 - Fred’s INSANE discography as a session guitar player, trumpet player, and mandolinist, and what it was like back in the heyday of session work 11:26 - How Fred’s gear changed over the years as a session player, and packing days to pack the bank 15:27 - Fred’s time with Little Feat - the how, the when, the where… 24:46 - Transitioning from the studio to the road…with Bob Dylan 34:51 - Fred’s rig while playing with Dylan 36:13 - From Bob Dylan to Bob Seger 37:05 - How session musicians most often get paid 39:42 - Little Feat’s ‘Let It Roll’ record, balancing the line between session and tour work, adjusting band members, a few of Fred’s favorite tunes, and guitars! 51:52 - Fred’s musical background growing up in Arkansas Total Length: 68:03 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.