Lloyd Maines

Being "Natalie's dad" suits ace producer just fine (Jul 2000)

Photo of Lloyd Maines and daughter Natalie of the Dixie Chicks "I kid around that I've lost my identity," the man says. "I've gone from being Lloyd Maines, steel player and producer, to just 'Natalie's dad.'" Even if many people don't realize it, Lloyd Maines remains one of the driving forces of Texas music after more than 20 years. And with regard to the Dixie Chicks, his contributions go beyond merely fathering their vocalist. It began in Lubbock in 1951, when Lloyd was born into a musical family. His father and uncles led the regionally popular Maines Brothers Band.  ...