Lowell George Legacy Lives On With Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris Tribute Album

George Lowell BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.George Lowell, the late Little Feat frontman and rock innovator who died in 1979 at age 34, grabbed headlines this week with a major musical revival. Jambands dot com reports that on February 27, Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris dropped a previously unreleased cover of his signature tune Willin, featuring his daughter Inara George, as the crown jewel of the expanded Rock And Roll Doctor Lowell George Tribute Album. This two-disc set, long out of print, resurfaces 15 tracks from stars like Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal, and Randy Newman, hitting vinyl April 18 for Record Store Day, with CD and digital on April 24. Inara George shared with Jambands how singing Trouble originally with her dads pals Van Dyke Parks and Ry Cooder felt profound, calling this Nelson Harris team-up a perfect bookend to honor his legacy blending rock, funk, country, and blues.Grateful Web echoes the buzz, noting Omnivore Recordings unveiled the track on February 27, spotlighting Lowells early Zappa stint, Little Feat formation, and timeless hits like Sailin Shoes and Dixie Chicken. Bill Payne, Little Feats co-founder, gushed about reuniting with Raitt for Cold Cold Cold to tribute their brother Lowell. No fresh public appearances or business moves for Lowell himself of course, given his passing, but this tribute cements his enduring influence, outshining vague Library of Congress nods to historical Two Georges exhibits running through February 28. Social media lit up with fans praising the Willin drop, though no direct mentions from Lowells estate beyond Inaras quote. Little Feat announced a 2026 farewell tour festival date via Instagram on Friday, per AOL, keeping the bands flame alive without direct Lowell ties. All verified, no speculation here this is Lowells week to shine posthumously.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.