Billy Mure was born in New York. He played violin by age five and switched to guitar at seven; by 13 he was composing. At the start of World War II he joined the U.S. Army and ended up leading an Air Corps band. After the war, he played at radio station WNEW until 1957. Thereafter, he worked as a session musician and arranger/conductor while establishing his own career as composer and recording artist. Some of his early compositions include "Gazachastaliagen," "Got a Match," and "String of Trumpets." He also played backing guitar on "Splish Splash" with Bobby Darin.
Billy Mure's records appeal to pop and exotica fans as well as aficionados of early electric guitar. He was a pioneer of multi-track recording and studio sound effects for guitar.
HE STILL PLAYS JAZZ AND RAGTIME GIGS REGULARLY IN FLORIDA AT AGE 92!
Sundays at Squid Lips: 1660 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL (772) 589-3828.
Billy Mure, Debbie Murphy and the Top Hats Dixieland Band.
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Billy, thanks so much for adding me to your friends list! so glad you found me, or however it happened. I'm so glad you are still playing! Take care and have a blessed day, Rick.
Hi Billy! One of my favorite albums of all time is "Supersonics in Flight"... a true masterpiece. You are a guitar wizard; keep on playing! All the best.
