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Bill Sputnik Spooner
Rock / Acoustic / Folk Rock

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Northern California, California
United States

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Member Since1/1/2006
Band Websitewww.billspooner.com
Band Members

A partial list of band brothers
Bill Spooner
Boone Spooner
Alex Bendahan
Mark Skowronek
Bryan "The Fireman" Hendon
Bennett Bowman
Joshua Brody
Joe Cunningham
Chris Lockheed
Scott Beyer
Hank Maninger
Scott "Swedge" Beal
Jonathon "Hole" Basil
Dean Johnson
Michael Cotten
Prairie Prince
Vince Welnick
Bob MacIntosh
Rick Anderson
Fee "the Dementor" Waybill
Roger Steen
Mingo Lewis

InfluencesThere have been many influences a few are: Ray Trainer, Buddy Holly, Mike Condello, Captain Beefheart, Mike Cotten, Bob MacIntosh, Television, Mel Brooks, The Beatles, Scotty Moore, Chet Atkins, Boone Spooner, Crowded House, Buddy Knox, Django Reinhardt, Squeeze, The Stranglers, XTC, Jellyfish, Buddy Miller, Mothers of Invention, Johnny Cash, Sufjan Stevens, Gary Booker, Steve Zissou...
Sounds LikeThe Tubes, a yah, he sorta sounds like the original Tubes sounded... The A&M days. Probably because he wrote most of that material.
Record LabelPreviously A&M, Capital and Ralph Records.


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   About Bill Sputnik Spooner
Bill Spooner plays guitar.
Bill Spooner writes songs.
Bill Spooner sings songs.
Bill Spooner has been in many bands.
One you may or may not have heard of... The Tubes.

Thanks to Guy Meyer for this recording of Bill doing the song he wrote for Vince. It is the one and only performance of this song ever.

This was filmed at the Tribute for Vince Welnick July 9, 2006 by Jimmy Giliberti. Thanks Jimmy!
Below is little taste of the Tubes ..>
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Black Candy Store

Black Candy Store



Oct 28 2009 4:17 AM

Hi and thx for the add/request!
Don't hesitate to drop a word on our myspace if you've liked what you heard.
Hope to read you soon
Greets
Arno_Bcs
tniemiec

tniemiec



Oct 28 2009 4:17 AM

We love your expressiveness. So inspiring!
Michael Alex

Michael Alex



Oct 28 2009 4:17 AM

What an honor! Thank you! Love your work.
The OGeeZ

The OGeeZ



Oct 10 2009 3:44 AM

Thanks for adding us! We'd hope you liked listening to new songs from our upcoming new release - The Seven Deadly Sins.
Peace..
The OGeeZ
the wHiTe HoRsEs project

the wHiTe HoRsEs project



Sep 2 2009 3:30 AM

Thank you, Bill. Honored, sir.
"Tenacious" Tom Crow

"Tenacious" Tom Crow



Sep 2 2009 3:30 AM

Happy birthday Bill!
"Don't Want To Wait Anymore"
acoustic version is fantastic!!
After Midnight

After Midnight



Sep 2 2009 3:30 AM

Thanks for the add.
Darin Dieu

Darin Dieu



Sep 2 2009 3:30 AM

thx Bill - I met and played with you guys (THE TUBES) way back in the early or mid 80s in Calif. (I think it was Lompoc,Ca...can't remeber - lol) You guys were all in sweatpants on that gig - haha - Always a fan! Love your new tracks - Have a great day - D.
Chuck Wagon Maultsby and the Same Old Band

Chuck Wagon Maultsby and the Same Old Band



Aug 22 2009 5:51 AM

Well.... It's cool that ya dig THE PIG! KPIG that is... Have ya ever heard CHUCK WAGON AND THE WHEELS on there?
dominik seelos

dominik seelos



Aug 22 2009 5:51 AM

hi mr. spooner,

have a great week.

cheers from switzerland,

dominik
Camden

Camden



Aug 22 2009 5:51 AM

Happiest of Birthdays!
I hope the monitor mix is perfect and the cheese is fresh on your Deli Tray.
Cheers!
The Gregg Won Show

The Gregg Won Show



Aug 22 2009 5:51 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPUTNIK!!!!YOU ARE A TRUE GUITAR HERO!!!!!
Sharon Elaine

Sharon Elaine Porter



Aug 22 2009 5:50 AM

Happy Birthday Bill! "Whoosh" Sharon & Ken
Chi McClean

Chi McClean



Aug 22 2009 5:50 AM

Hey, Bill! Hope thiings are rockin in your world... I'm playing a show with KFOG Local Scene Volume VI artist Mike Gibbons at Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco this Friday, August 21st! Tickets are $8.00 in advance at http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2419994&pl=reddevil or $10.00 at the door. Come on out and support some local music! It would be great to see ya there. Doors open at 9:00pm. Music starts at 9:30pm. Thanks!
Ray

Ray Simmons



Jul 27 2009 8:28 PM

Honored by the add. You are one of the greats.
Kate Ceberano and Mark Isham

Kate Ceberano and Mark Isham



Jul 27 2009 8:28 PM

Thanks for the add. Hope you are doing great!

Mark + Kate




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Auditory

Auditory



Jul 20 2009 11:20 PM

You have a refreshing sound, Im a platinum producer resume includes The Game, Yukmouth, Royce Da 5'9, Jayo Felony, Bushido
Miss Holley King

Miss Holley King



Jul 20 2009 11:19 PM

Nice to meet'cha here on this MySpace thing.
Have a good rockin' day (and night)
and thanks for listening...
Miss Holley King
www.radiofreephoenix.com
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kooder (good music)

kooder (good music)



Jul 20 2009 11:19 PM

It is my pleasure to be one of your MySpace friends, and an honor to be here. :)

kooder
Why Kant We Kiss

Why Kant We Kiss



Jul 20 2009 11:19 PM

Thanks for connecting!
Maartje
xxx

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Albert Lee....official myspace & music

Albert Lee....official myspace & music



Jul 20 2009 11:19 PM

CHEERS TO A FAB WEEKEND BILL FROM ALBERT'S PEEPS!
xoe

ellen elizabeth



Jul 20 2009 11:19 PM

hi bill...i enjoyed being your student...i learned alot so i signed up for another...see you soon!
<3:)ellen
CB Radio & his Dashboard Speakers

CB Radio & his Dashboard Speakers



May 27 2009 1:31 AM

Bill, I lived through it. More importantly, the audience lived through it. Thanks a gazziliion!
http://theutah.org/artist/camdenbarbour
It even says, ARTIST in the URL!!!
Jeff Sterling

Jeff Sterling



May 27 2009 1:31 AM

Hey Bill! thanks for the add! A long time fan here and friend of Vinnie... just heard the song posted here you wrote for him from 2006 ... Loved that line "You can't say you're sorry to the ones you leave behind"... Thanks for posting that!

Jeff
Mario

Mario



May 27 2009 1:31 AM

I'll tell you how I want it

I want SPUTNIK to play it
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