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It’s been great to see so many young music fans get turned onto the band because they’re fans of Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic and so many others Little Feat have influenced. For that reason and others, com- ment on why Little Feat should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I can think of several reasons, not least of which, Little Feat, like other bands, encompass the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. The rules of playing music don’t always apply. That’s what rock ‘n’ roll is. It’s about a spirit of creativity, freeness, a youthfulness that’s not tied to age. I think Little Feat hit lot of those categories and our influence is huge. For 50 years, we’ve been carrying a torch for something that is really vital to people and music.  Little Feat is bigger than any- body this band, including Lowell George, but inclusive of every- thing we’ve done collectively since Lowell passed away and where we’re going in the future. We’re on our fifth generation now. That should be recognized. Not that I’m pining to be in the Hall of Fame, but I know our fans would love for us to be in there.   Watch a video for “Texas Twister” by Little Feat NJ STAGE - ISSUE 63 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 10