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Billy Michaels
Jazz / Pop / Other

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Northwest
United Kingdom

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Member Since5/20/2007
Band Websitebillymichaelssings.com
Band Members Mr BILLY MICHAELS (solo) also with musician friends 'Jeriactric Jazz'. At times with other jazz combos :)
InfluencesWhen I started out recording as 'POP' SINGER 'BILLY BUDD' my original influences were, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Goldsboro, and Stevie Wonder. It was BOBBY DARIN who had the BIGGEST 'EFFECT' on me in the changing of my ideas and 'style'. HE HEARD ME SINGING AT A RECORDING SESSION in New York. We then had quite a long conversation during which he gave me A GREAT DEAL OF ENCOURAGEMENT to look towards moving more to 'his' style of music. That was really the 'turning' point. From there I began listening to his recordings. Later there came a MEETING with JOHNNY MATHIS , and he too gave me a GREAT INCENTIVE to develop more in a ballad/swing style. Eddie Fisher and Vic Damone they both helped me consider a different path. Listening to the musicianship of Mulligan, Stan Getz and Dave Brubeck; all this helped me to start thinking towards a 'style' change.

Tony Bennett, Matt Monro, Jimmy Scott, Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole, Perry Como all these fine artists had a degree of 'influence' on me. In the past, and recently, I have worked with a number of brilliant musicians and singers who have helped me enormously.

My respect for musicians and fellow singers in general is very high, and they continue to be a real source of inspiration for me in my craft. I will always welcome their help. I have always maintained the fact that one can keep on learning more in a communication sense with regards to singing, and that I will work consistently to improve this line as much as I can. This rule was expressed to me by 'ONE GREAT SINGER' whom I have already mentioned. My new CD Tribute is dedicated to the work of some of the finest singers, song writers, musicians and arrangers. Some of these I have known, and some I would like to know.

Despite the 'influences' I emerged with MY OWN SOUND :)
Sounds LikeBILLY MICHAELS :)
Record LabelOZIT RECORDS
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Billy Michaels
Billy is resting from work right now, as of OCT 2009. Hopefully he will be back to work sometime in 2010. BILLY IS A GOOD MAN to know, and be around. He is charming, affable, extremely helpful, and generous, and at times VERY funny, and will talk on any 'subject' you wish to. He is an 'avid' student of 'Philosophy' and is very 'learned' about life in general. A GREAT PERSON to discuss your 'views' with.

Billy has had many ACCOLADES bestowed upon him by ‘STAR’ names concerning his 'Vocal' ability. He was described by a very well known record producer at EMI RECORDS as having a 'SUNSHINE VOICE' which amused Billy at the time. His most SUCCESSFUL RECORD SALES (Chart success) were in Countries such as Spain, Germany and South Africa. Some of his 'older' recordings are available on the web. He toured the CONTINENT as well as Canada and America playing some of the 'FINEST ROOMS' in these Countries, and of course, the UK. Billy has met many of the 'TOP' names in the business, and appeared as a 'Guest' on TV and Stage shows with them. You can find stories of some meetings on his MAIN WEBSITE www.billymichaelssings.com so take a look :) He was originally trained as a 'classical' singer, but decided early that this 'genre' was not really the one he wanted to persue. Billy went from 'POP' to his now 'JAZZ' style of the 40s/50s on a chance meeting with BOBBY DARIN (at a recording session NY) and later JOHNNY MATHIS. HIS SUCCESSES on EMI, PYE and PAGE ONE RECORDS (1967 to late 70s) are still around (not Billy Michaels) under his 'earlier' stage name.

His SUCCESS in the past is something he acknowledges. He 'retired' from 'music' as such, and recording in the 1980s, and went into business. From there he went to ACTING SCHOOL. He was 'coaxed' back into singing by a WELL KNOWN BAND LEADER in 2004.

Working with 'LIVE' musicians is what Billy likes to do best, and as of late this is happening When he can, he is performing with JAZZ COMBOS and occasionally, BIG BANDS. MUSICIANS/ETC can CONTACT HIM through MYSPACE or berdoe@yahoo.com or PLUG-IN STUDIOS on 0161-866-8566.

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS and Charity SPECIALS (of which the majority are by invitation only) are his main work at this time. He is being featured on RADIO in Britain and WORLDWIDE (approx 32 Countries) at this time, with success.

Billy is WITHOUT A DOUBT, one of the FINEST SINGERS in his field. He is also a talented ACTOR, with STAGE appearances, TV dramas, and FILM 'character' roles to his credit, working for MAJOR COMPANIES in the UK. He enjoys this work and continues it along with his singing.

****** Billy is now 'MENTORING' other singers' at their request. One in particular is JOHN-ERIC BOOTH a very talented young singer from West Virginia in the USA who has toured with THE GLEN MILLER ORCHESTRA and done sessions with THE PAT LONGO BIG BAND in HOLLYWOOD. Billy has considerable skill in the 'tutoring' area, and requests for his time are still being applied for.

******HIS CD "TRIBUTE" ALBUM IS OUT NOW! BUY IT FROM www.BillyMichaelsSings.com Take a look!! BILLY may be changing RECORD LABELS soon, so watch out for this news!!! The information content here is very up to date, as of Oct 2009.

****** This 'blurb' was compiled by myself, BEN BLEASE of 'PLUG-IN' PRODUCTION STUDIOS Manchester, and acknowleged by Mr Michaels. I am a RECORDING ENGINEER/PRODUCER and I have produced Billy's 'recordings' to date. I would always wish to work with this man. I find him the 'consumate' performer and one of the easiest of singers to work with.


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Nov 15 2009 11:26 AM

Hi Billy, how are you doing? hope you are ok,
shirl xx
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Nov 14 2009 1:55 PM

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Have a great weekend...my friend Billy !!!!
Hugs and kisses.
Lilian.
NICOLE

NICOLE



Nov 13 2009 9:02 AM

Hi my sweet friend Billy
Have a great day and a wonderful weekend
Much love
Blessing
Nicole
xxx

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LOKI

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Nov 10 2009 4:44 PM

♥MISS YAH!! STOPPING BY TO WISH YOU A FABULOUS TUESDAY♥

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*~*isabella*~*

*~*isabella*~*



Nov 10 2009 9:15 AM

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NICOLE

NICOLE



Nov 9 2009 8:42 AM

Hi Billy
Have a great day and nice week
Blessing
A lots of love
Nicole
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Nov 8 2009 5:11 AM

♥blessings Billy♥
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Nov 8 2009 12:47 AM


enjoy your weekend!
love savvy
Steve Dukes

Steve Dukes



Nov 7 2009 7:12 PM

Hi Billy......Just sent you an Email.

Hope all is well.

Steve
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Nov 5 2009 7:57 AM

We just posted our new EP and we'd like it if you'd be able to check it out and tell us what you think! Hope to hear from you soon!

-Alan
Linda

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NICOLE

NICOLE



Nov 2 2009 9:14 AM

Hi my sweet friend Billy
Have a great Monday with peace
Much love
Your friend
Nicole
"We will know never, all the good that a simple smile can be able to make"
( Mère Teresa)

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Grace Trabucchi

Grace Trabucchi



Nov 1 2009 1:55 PM

TODAY, Ill be co hosting on the Dave Charles radio show 102.3 hfm. Im nervous so to have you listening would be great, from 7pm (GMT) on line or radio x
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Nov 1 2009 1:26 PM

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Oct 31 2009 7:21 PM

Hi, Billy!  Please stop by my profile to show your
support for my music by listening to and buying my two new singles off iTunes
called, “The Singles.”  They
include the new song, “Someday” and the NEW version of “Have Faith.” click
here for iTunes
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add my new FACEBOOK music page: www.facebook.com/elizabethsouthmusic
and new TWITTER:  www.twitter.com/elisabethsouth
Thank you!  Please leave a comment, let me know
what you think, and tell me how you’re doing!

Linda

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Grace Trabucchi

Grace Trabucchi



Oct 31 2009 9:53 AM

I'm Co Hosting The Dave Charles radio show this sunday (1st Nov) 102.3hfm from 19.00GMT, never co hosted a whole show before and a little nervous, so if you could listen in and show some support it would really appreciated x 
Wishing you a great weekend :)
*~*isabella*~*

*~*isabella*~*



Oct 31 2009 7:16 AM

hello there thank you for adding me:)


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Oct 30 2009 7:21 PM

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Have a great weekend Billy!!!
Beautiful music !!!!
Your friend.
Lilian.
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Maggie Ross



Oct 30 2009 7:09 PM

Flying by to say.........

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Oct 30 2009 10:42 AM

Hi Billy. Ang & I are stopping by to pass on our best wishes & love and hope time is being a good healer for you. Catch you soon. Best WIshes Al
~kfritter~

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Oct 29 2009 11:33 AM

Thinking of you this Thursday...may your day be filled with Magic!

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Oct 28 2009 12:07 AM

hullo 'smiler'.. have you been under weather?... long time no hear, and i have a feeling you might have not been one hundred per cent lately.. not thatyou would complain, as smiling and being happy is your persona..

well, whatever has kept you a bit low billy, i hope it's flown away and that you're feeling mucho mejor..

hug from london.> Rae xx
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Oct 27 2009 11:04 PM

Somebody needs to tell Linus that the "Great Pumpkin" isn't going to make it this year. He's joining me for dessert..*winks wickedly*

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Oct 27 2009 10:45 AM

hello my dear freind i hope you are well as can be thinking of you mate take care / keith B.
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