While in high school, Hal won a gold medal in state drumming competition two years in a row. In his senior year he was selected for Lyons Club all-state band. Hal played Las Vegas for the first time at age 21 with the rock band, “The Fantabulas Jags,” and for several years toured the midwest. This band later became “Blue’s for Sale,” a popular band that brought him to California where he signed with Uni records.

In the late 1970s Hal helped form “Orange Colored Sky,” one of the country’s top show groups, signing with MGM records and the William Morris Agency, producing an album and three singles. The legendary Don Costa was the producer on these projects. This led to appearances in movies, including “The Love God,” starring Don Knotts.

The popular Orange Colored Sky opened shows for such stars as Frank Sinatra, George Carlin, and toured with Burt Bacharach, doing 50 plus concerts. After leaving OCS, Hal became the house drummer at Harvey’s show room at Lake Tahoe. In 1987 he joined piano legend, Big Tiny Little, playing numerous jazz festivals throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico — including 20 consecutive years at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. He still works occasionally with Big Tiny to this day. From 2005 to 2007 Hal played with Tommy Bell, one of the most popular acts on the Nevada circuit.

Hal Little continues to be one of the most sought-after drummers in the business, having recently played shows with the Lawrence Welk All-Stars.