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Sacramento’s BILLY BLACKBURN, already being dubbed “Nor Cal’s Bad Boy,” has just released his debut album, “Defiant,” and the praises are pouring into the city that gave birth to Tesla and Cake before him.
"Billy is the real deal,” announced John Hartman, Former Manager of The Eagles and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Country has fallen in love with Rock and that has totally revitalized it. Billy's style is leaning a step harder. If he takes the leap and creates his own genre, he will be a superstar.”
Hartman is right, as Blackburn effortlessly melds influences as varied as Metallica and Johnny Cash. What really sets him apart though, is his way with the pen. Blackburn is a singer/songwriter with old school talent that will remind you of the aforementioned Cash, as well as Bob Seger, Hank Williams Jr. and Matchbox 20. “It’s a unique and original blend of Hard Rock and Country that bleeds with heart and passion. Billy is an amazing wordsmith with the ability to paint a lyrical picture and then yank you inside of it. I couldn’t stop listening,” said Hartman.
Produced by Billy and Jay Trammel of Fat Cat Recording, “Defiant” was carefully crafted during a year and a half of hard work. The album quickly became an underground hit on the Internet and was already a popular download before the CDs were pressed. The CD is a polished work, reflecting both Blackburn’s passion and Trammel’s extensive professional experience combined with their attention to detail.
The beginning of the first track, 69 Chevelle – Part 1, is sure to command your attention, or more appropriately, yank you in by the throat! From the first time you hear the provocative intro, you can’t help being momentarily paralyzed as you feel like you were just thrown into the new Quentin Terantino film. It’s a song that was based on a true story and it rips with attitude! He was also able to add a second part to the tune, track 12, that seamlessly finishes the album, something that one of the old Pink Floyd records would have done. Other tracks on the record that have good Rock Radio potential are: “I Belong to the Road”, a self inflicted reminder of Billy’s dream of being a Rockstar. “What You Had”, a tune about infidelity and betrayal. The harder and more aggressive “Bring the Pain” which was written specifically for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) His cover of the timeless classic seventies rock tune “Bad Company” is…I hate to say it, but…badder, ballsier, and better than the original! One of the lighter, heart melting cuts on the album, and most likely the first single to hit the masses and Adult Contemporary Radio, is the sultry and undeniably catchy “Let Me”. This is the “panty dropper”! I can already see the crowds of women flinging them at the stage!
With an assortment of melodic well crafted songs, picturesque lyrics, and that Voice, his debut is sure to capture the hearts of millions worldwide and already leaves me wondering… what do we get from him next?
Blackburn’s most recent local show was a huge success and is being followed up by a television performance.
You can visit Billy online at www.myspace.com/billyblackburn. His debut album “Defiant” can be purchased at www.billyblackburn.com and is also available at numerous retail locations including all Sacramento Dimple record stores, R5 Music and The Beat.
I am so glad I got to hang out with you as much as possible when I was home. Thank you for everything and for fixing up Chase at the airport! You're the best brother a sister could have! I love and miss you!!
I just listened to the new version of Bring The Pain...it's freaking BADAAAAAASS! I absolutely love it!! I am so proud of you Billy....more than words can say!
