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Billy Hancock
Americana / Pop / Blues



Falls Church, Virginia
United States

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   Billy Hancock: General Info
Member Since2/27/2007
Band Website
www.billyhancock.com
Band Members"World Class Players"
Brint Hannay on Guitar and Pedal Steel
Steve Wolf on Bass
and the Inimitable Barry Hart on drums
InfluencesAmos milburn, Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Dion Dimucci, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Sam Moore, James Brown, Eddie Condon, Little Willie John, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, The Clovers, Dinah Washington, Robert Johnson, Tampa Red, Tex Jenks Carmen, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Huey Piano Smith, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf
Sounds LikeBILLY HANCOCK - EAST COAST INDIE POP WITH A SOUTHERN ACCENT

Billy Hancock's music is clearly his own although he has been influenced by numerous artists. His music has a definite southwestern twang, but at the same time an east coast slickness. You may want to check out Billy's music if you like the music, past and present of Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, John Hammond Jr, The Byrds, Lucinda Williams, and Jimmy Vaughn.

"Billy's music is a bluesy pop rock that's been drenched in swamp water cooked over a Texas Barbecue."
....Shady Lately

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Record LabelTurkey Mountain Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 9:00P
Billy Hancock & Donna Frost at JV’s Alexandria, Virginia
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
The British Walkers Are Coming Falls Church, Virginia
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
The British Walkers Are Coming Falls Church, Virginia

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   About Billy Hancock
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Donna has done it all, from her punk rock beginnings to rock to country to alternative, she is a true music voyager. Don't miss her as she and Billy jam it up with old, new, and everything in between. Just like Billy, a truly eclectic performer. CALL FOR TICKET INFORMATION 703-241-9504

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Tom Grooms, Public Affairs Director, WMAL/WRQX/WJZW
and myself checking out The new British Walkers CD's.

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WALKER MANIA?

First thing, hello fans and friends. I took the month of April off from performing to do some recording studio work. I shall resume my performance schedule as usual in May.

Although it has not been formally announced as of yet, the rumor mill has been turning out stories that I (meaning my record company) have leased and intend to issue a CD collection of the famous 60’s group, “The British Walkers”. This rumor is entirely true. The CD plus a DVD interview is slated to be released June 15th of this year. Talk of a reunion performance has been circulating as well; this rumor is also true.

At this writing, the wheels are turning and an indefinite numbers of performances are either being discussed or finalized. The shows may go from North Carolina to New York and definitely in the Washington, DC area.

The lineup will be what is considered to be the definitive “British Walkers”. Bobby Howard singing up front, Jack Brooks on bass and vocals, Steve Lacey on drums, and Geoff Richardson (the last guitar player for the group 1967-68) taking the place of the late Jimmy Carter who passed away early this decade on lead guitar and vocals.

These rumors have generated a great many emails from fans all over the world asking about tour dates and CD sales. I intend to answer all of them and release information as it develops.

As it looks now, the lads will be flying in on July 7th with the tour to start shortly thereafter. The CD will contain all of their single releases (they never released an LP) plus a couple of never released surprises. The accompanying DVD interview was recorded just recently.

For more information, email me at billyhancock@msn.com or visit www.britishwalkermusic.com or on their myspace page. A formal press release will follow soon.

Thank all of you
Rock n Roll
Billy Hancock

BILLY HANCOCK: Out Of The Darkness

BILLY HANCOCK: The Birth Of A Billy, Anthology

BILLY HANCOCK: PASSIONS

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EXCERPTS FROM THE "OUT OF THE DARKNESS" REVIEW
BY MARC BRISTOL, BLUE SUEDE NEWS

PURCHASE CD - http://cdbaby.com/cd/billyhancock3

The show opens on a slight rewrite of Roosevelt Sykes’ “Dirty Mutha Fah Ya” as a Real Mutha Fuh Ya.’ followed by “Blue Train” with clear inspiration from “Mystery Train.” “A Fool And His Money” is derived from Fats Domino’s “The Fat Man’, which itself was built on the frame of “Junkers Blues.” Changing gears a bit “Going Down Slow” is not the St. Louis Jimmy tune, though it was likely inspired in part by that and perhaps “Killing Floor” from the Wolf. I’m really loving the way the band sounds here and it features some longtime cohorts of Hancock’s in Dave Chappell and Steve Wolf. “Really The Blues” evens mentions or quotes one of its inspirations In Guitar Slim’s “Things I Used To Do,” but also reminds me of Mean Old World.” Including Merle Haggard’s “Going Where The Lonely Go” is a touch of genius, and it’s also touching to hear Jim Kirkhuff’s “Tears For New Orleans” with it’s Dixieland groove, which also appears in “Lay Down A Blanket On The Floor.”

It all adds up to be a deeply rooted and very satisfying tour of the Blues, with plenty of Soul! Folks who had Billy Hancock pegged as a Rockabilly (ONLY) should be prepared to abandon that tunnel vision, just lay on your back (in your mind if necessary) on some dark grassy hill and contemplate the universe of stars, galaxies, nebulae, comets and other interstellar phenomena that his true musical spectrum encompasses! You’ve probably followed Billy Lee Riley down this same gravel road.


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Charm City Rebel Music





Jul 13 2009 6:16 AM

i wanted to check in with you sir. you look great brother, really top notch. watching you play on the lakefront with Dave Elliott and Chappell, are definitely some of the best memories of my life.
nobody else sounds like that. you guys are some of the hardest working people out there. the golden soldiers of American Roots Music.
it was, and will always be, and honor to experience music through you. you are one of the most powerful presences i have ever felt. you made me want to keep pushing for the real thing. you have my full respect.
Don





Jun 23 2009 8:37 PM

Mr. Bill,looks like I'm gonna be out of town from 7/10 - 7/26, so I guess I'll miss The BW's. Drat! Maybe I can make it down to see ya in FC on 6/28. Rock on and say hey to Steve & Barry for me.
The Rocking Shots





Jun 20 2009 8:28 AM

Thanks for the add.
Friendships Rockabilly.
Mich.
THE ROCKING SHOTS.
 

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Jun 18 2009 3:27 AM

Thanks, Billy. We cover YOUR cover of "The Boogie Disease" from the old Ripsaw records 45 I bought at The Record and Tape Exchange in College Park in 1982. God Bless and see you soon, Paul
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Jun 8 2009 3:59 PM

Catch That Rockabilly Fever by Sheree Homer is a candid account of life on the road and in the studio with '50s legends and today's talent. These are personal stories told by the artists themselves. It's a soft cover biography that will be published in October 2009 by McFarland Publishers and retail for $39.95. It will have never before seen photos (strictly 1950's photos of the legends) and rare stories from the artists themselves. Catch That Rockabilly Fever will be approximately 350 pages in length. It will be unlike any other rockabilly book on the market since it will include some of today's hottest young talent plus insightful stories from 1950's backing musicians and engineers for the first time, such as James Kirkland (Bob Luman, Ricky Nelson), Richie Frost (Ricky Nelson), Steve Handford (Bobby Lee Trammell), Tony Austin (Rock and Roll Trio), Stanley Walker (Ray Smith), Bobby Poe (Wanda Jackson), Vernon Sandusky (Big Al Downing) and Bob Sullivan (KWKH/Louisiana Hayride). Foreword by acclaimed writer Ken Burke.
    These forty-six artists will have individual profiles and one glamorous photo per musician: Glen Glenn, Lew Williams, Art Adams, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Bob Luman, Ed Bruce, Dickey Lee, Jack Earls, Hayden Thompson, Maddox Brothers and Rose, Sonny Burgess, Carl Mann, Ray Smith, Johnny Powers, Larry Donn, Pat Cupp, Ronnie Hawkins, Bobby Lee Trammell, Huelyn Duvall, Gene Summers, Sonny West, Buddy Holly, The Collins Kids, Wanda Jackson, Charlie Gracie, Big Al Downing, Laura Lee Perkins, The Rock and Roll Trio, Narvel Felts, The Dave and Deke Combo, Kim Lenz, Go Cat Go, High Noon, Larry Cole, Cari Lee Merritt, Josie Kreuzer, Eddie Clendening, Suzy and Buddy Dughi, The Casey Sisters, Carl Sonny Leyland, Dawn Shipley, Sue Moreno, Ruby Ann, and Tex Rubinowitz.
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Apr 25 2009 12:52 PM



New 4-track EP Release on Sleazy Records.
'APEMAN BOOGIE'
JUNGLE TIGERS featuring RAY CAMPI

Side A:
My Heart Is Achin' For You**
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Douglas





Apr 16 2009 7:51 PM

Billy,
Thanks for the add. Glad to see you seem to be keeping busy.

Doug
king jumbo





Apr 9 2009 8:01 PM

billy hancock was always busy busy busy
Southern Fury





Mar 31 2009 12:51 PM

Hi Billy, Thanks for the add & support, we're long time fans. Love your music & TV show, keep up the great work! Our condolences to ya brother. All the best.....DJ
polonium





Mar 21 2009 5:26 AM

Billy, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It's a sad thing to endure I know.
Roy R.
ArtfulDodger88





Mar 21 2009 3:11 AM

Billy, I'm feeling ya! I learned that you're never too old to miss your mom after mine passed away...
My deepest sympathies.

Peter
sandrolin





Mar 15 2009 11:03 PM

Billy
We're so sorry for your loss.

Keep your senses wide open...(you will see signs from her everywhere)...
Surrender yourself the love that surrounds you right now.. it is precious ..and the treasured gift..

I light a candle next sunday night ..for the loss of my father last year.. his death was as mighty to me as his life was extraordinary...
You probably are experiencing the same..

blessings for you and yours
Sandra and Gene
Adelphi
kevin m. kirker





Mar 7 2009 3:43 PM

salutations! hope this year is treating you wonderfully and thank you for everything! ;D happy harping!
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Mar 6 2009 11:20 PM

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Feb 19 2009 12:09 AM

Hi Billy, we look forward to seeing you this Saturday at the Surf Club!

Vicki and Tim
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Feb 14 2009 8:55 PM

NOW AVAILABLE:




OUR NEW ALBUM ...KICK IT OVER THE MOON!



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Cheers!!!
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Feb 13 2009 5:12 AM



Happy Valentines Day!
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Feb 13 2009 2:56 AM

Hey Big Bossman!
Kate Cassidy





Jan 19 2009 5:34 PM

Hi Billy

real nice to met you,i am in the studio recording a blues album,with charlie fabert,so the scots and the french met up lol,its a fun time,you have a lovey day to Billy,all the very best wishes,and regards

kate
Big Al





Jan 1 2009 11:06 AM

Happy New Year Billy!
Thank you for all your generosity, and support all this past year! I'll be seeing you more in 2009. The best of luck to you and yours.
Big Al Sevilla
Brokedown Playboys





Oct 31 2008 1:59 PM

The John Van Horn Band®





Oct 1 2008 10:22 PM

Thanks Billy! - this is John of Link Wray's Raymen - a little side project we’re doing.. check us out sometime! - JVH
MONICA DUPONT





Aug 19 2008 11:13 PM

Sending a big hug your way ! Love that music !!!!!
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