Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Jim Croce, Zeppelin, The Stones, Doc Watson, The Carpenters, Peter, Paul and Mary, Three Dog Night, Santana, Janis Joplin, The Eagles, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Keith Green, John Prine, The Animals, Hot Tuna, Dan Crary, Crosby,Stills and Nash, Neil Young, The Faces, The Kinks, The Leaves, Phish, The Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Sr and Jr, Elvis, Sublime, Willie Nelson, Sleepy LeBeef, BB King, Albert King, Carol King, Buddy Guy, School House Rock, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Doors, The Who, Live, The Allmand Brothers, Flock of Seagulls, The Cars, Kate Bush, Tuck and Patty, What, Earl Klugh, The Isley Brothers, The Brothers Johnson, Marvin Gaye, Cat Stevens, Bach, Beethoven, Motzart, The Jackson Five, Meatloaf, Electric Light Orchestra, Cindy Lauper, Steve Miller, ZZ Top, Mark O'Conner, The Violent Femmes, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, Larry Norman, Peter Gabriel, The Police, Tom Waits, Jeff Buckley, The Stone Ponys, Linda Rhondstadt, June Carter Cash, The Carter Family, Gamble Rogers, Mike Cross and many more.
Billy Chapman, a singer/songwriter and bandleader, began playing guitar at the age of 14. After learning to lead songs in youth group as a kid in church, Billy joined the service in 1984. After getting out in 1987, he began playing gigs in the Central Florida area. Billy and lead guitarist Billy Van Riper formed the band "A Million Tiny Fingers" in 1993 and in 1994 the band turned out it's self titled debut album. Billy started the trio "The Karmic Tricycle" in 1998 and both bands are still currently playing. Billy released a 2005 album entitled "Sweet Nothings" which is getting noticed by internet radio and many of Billy's fans. Billy has shared the stage with or opened for many musical greats such as Corey Bell, Delbert McClinton, Firefall, Eddie Money, The Samples, Buddy Guy and Jimbo Mathus and most recently Peter Frampton. Billy resides in Melbourne Beach, FL with his wife, Karen and their kids.
Seriously man! Thats awesome, didn't think you would remember haha but yeah, your cd still rocks man! Good shit I'll defo be getting it. I checked out a few of your videos too playing with some people and its so good!
What a Malagueña !!!! Nice !!! You should try it with a classical guitar !!! You play great, and it'll sound really near to a flamenco guitar player !!!!!
Yo man...you probably don't remember me...but I seen you like...2/3 years ago in Florida playin in the House Of Blues I think, you really inspired me to play harder and write more songs...I still have your sweet nothings CD I bought back then too haha. Listen to it everyday man! I hope you're keeping well.
Hi Billy, We just want to say thank you for everything that you did for the wedding. You were amazing and you did a great job on the song for the flowers. Thank you again
Thanks for the note...sure wish I could make it to the Hustler show in March but I no longer live in Florida. :( Instead, I am freezing in NY. But I'll be back in October and hope to catch another Billy Chapman show...and this time I'll be sure to request Land of Smiles. In the meantime I listen to my Million Tiny Fingers CD and remember fondly the days of Mac's 5th Ave. in Indiatlantic. :) Oh and let's not forget free beer night. Hee hee! Peace! Jen
Saw you in Downtown Melbourne at the Friday Fest..1st time I've seen you in a LONG time (since I moved away from Florida)...you're still amazing...thanks for a great show (just sorry I couldn't stay...so wanted to hear Land of Smiles again! :)) Cheers, Jen
Online Now!