Paul Barrere facts for kids
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Paul Barrere
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Barrere with Little Feat, 2009
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| Born | July 3, 1948 Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 2019 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, swamp rock, blues rock, Southern Rock, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1972–2019 |
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Paul Barrere (born July 3, 1948 – died October 26, 2019) was an American musician. He was best known as a member of the band Little Feat. He joined the band in 1972, about three years after it was started by Lowell George.
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Paul Barrere's Music Career
Paul Barrere was a very talented musician. He played and recorded music with many famous artists. Some of these included Taj Mahal, Jack Bruce, Robert Palmer, and Carly Simon. You might even spot him in the 1979 music video for "Lotta Love" by Nicolette Larson.
What Songs Did Paul Barrere Write?
Barrere wrote many popular songs for his band, Little Feat. Some of his most famous songs include:
- "Skin It Back"
- "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" (from the album Feats Don't Fail Me Now)
- "All That You Dream" (from The Last Record Album)
- "Time Loves a Hero" (from Time Loves a Hero)
- "Down on the Farm" (from Down on the Farm)
Paul Barrere's Guitar Style
Paul Barrere was a versatile guitarist. This means he could play many different types of music. He was skilled in playing blues, rock, jazz, and cajun music. He was also very good at playing the slide guitar.
Playing with Other Musicians
Besides Little Feat, Barrere also performed as an acoustic duo. He played with Fred Tackett, who was also a member of Little Feat. They toured and recorded music together.
Barrere also played several concerts with Phil Lesh and Friends in 1999 and 2000. He even toured with the legendary musician Bob Dylan. Later in his career, he wrote and recorded music with Roger Cole.
Paul Barrere's Early Life and Family
Paul Barrere was born in Burbank, California, on July 3, 1948. His parents were Hollywood actors Paul Bryar and Claudia Bryar.
Paul Barrere's Health Journey
In 1994, Paul Barrere got Hepatitis C, a type of liver infection. He managed to keep it under control for many years. Later, in 2015, he was diagnosed with liver cancer.
Paul Barrere passed away on October 26, 2019. He was 71 years old. He died in Westwood, Los Angeles, California.
Paul Barrere's Music Albums
Paul Barrere released several albums on his own and with other groups.
Solo Albums
- 1983 On My Own Two Feet
- 1984 Real Lies
- 1995 If the Phone Don't Ring
Albums with Bluesbusters
- 1984 Merry Christmas
- 1986 Accept No Substitutes
- 1987 This Time
Albums with Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett
- 2001 Live from North Cafe
- 2009 Live in the UK 2008
Collaborations with Other Artists
Paul Barrere also played on albums for many other musicians, including:
- Greg Koch on Plays Well with Others (2013)
- Bonnie Raitt on Takin' My Time (2013)
- Pat McGee on Pat McGee (2015)
- Valerie Carter on Just a Stone's Throw Away (1977)
- Robert Palmer on albums like Pressure Drop (1975) and Double Fun (1978)
- Nicolette Larson on albums like Nicolette (1978) and Radioland (1981)
- Taj Mahal on Like Never Before (1991)
- Carly Simon on Another Passenger (1976)
