Bill Payne is an American pianist who, with
Lowell George, co-founded the American rock band
Little Feat. He is considered by many other rock pianists, including
Elton John, to be one of the finest American piano rock and blues musicians. In addition to his trademark barrel-house blues piano, he is noted for his work on the Hammond B3 organ. Bill Payne is an accomplished songwriter whose credits include "Oh, Atlanta". 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, playing in the band.