The Beatles, Cheap Trick, Badfinger, Marshall Crenshaw, Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe, The Raspberries, Gary Lewis, The Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Paul McCartney, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, The Eagles, Carl Perkins, The British Invasion of the 60's, Dave Clark, Five, Billy J Kramer, Gerry & the Pacemakers, The Searchers, Herman's Hermits, The Rolling Stones, The Who
Sounds Like
A bit like Marshall Crenshaw, a bit of McCartney, a bit of Eric Carmen, Pete Ham
Billy became a professional musician at the young age of 13 years old. He's been a veteran of the Cleveland and Buffalo night club scene since 1975. Over the years, you might remember seeing Billy playing in bands like "Duce", "The Paul Pope Band", "Club Wow", "Moonlight Drive", "Beau Coup", and the duo "Spina & Sullivan". In 1986 Billy not only had his own band, but started a long and sucessful working relationship with Gary Lewis & the Playboys. He's toured all over the world and shared the concert stage with the likes of Gary Lewis, Mark Lindsay, Mitch Ryder, Dickey Betts, Peter Frampton, Mark Farner, Ian Hunter, Eric Carmen, Sam Moore, Lou Christie, Lesley Gore, Billy J Kramer,Peter Noone, Joey Molland, Tommy Roe, Bryan Hyland, Jimmy Zero and the list goes on. He's appeared on national television shows such as TNN's "Nashville Now" to 11 appearances on the 'Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Through out all those years, Billy has been on countless recordings and jingles {IX Indoor Amusement Park} being the most recorded guitarist in Cleveland's history! Billy being the “multi-instrumentalist" not only plays guitar and sings but also is an accomplished drummer and percussionist, bassist and plays alittle keyboards as well! His own releases included the 1986 single release "Never Again {Without You}" reaching ..13 on the local charts and has recieved national airplay. His most recent CD release "All-American Popster" has sold copies as far away as Japan to Spain and France as well as the US. Billy had the distinct honor to be hand picked personally by Eric Carmen to participate in "An Evening with Eric Carmen" his first solo show in many years at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in March 2000 and the “Raspberries” Reunion Show in November 2004! After completing the 2005 Raspberries Reunion tour and also finishing an Asian tour with Gary Lewis & the Playboys as their drummer, Billy still record's and produces local artists and jingles and continues to play dates with his single act at his home in Cleveland as well as occasional Raspberries dates. Now, Billy is touring with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone.
Hey Billy! I've had 3 hours of sleep in 2 days cuz of the CMA's. WORK! See you tomorrow! Pizza time! And Hmmmm, what songs do I want to hear? Can you do a Beau Coup song? And I've been looking for Sweet little Sister. I believe Bad Company did it. My brother use to do it for me. I'll throw money!!!JK Love ya guy! It will be good to see you again. KITHY
WAYS TO CONFUSE THE TRICK-OR-TREATERS Instead of candy, give away colored eggs. If anyone protests, explain that the eggs are the only thing you had left over from Easter.
Wait behind the door until some people come. When they get near the door, jump out, wearing a costume, and holding a bag, and yell, "Trick or Treat!" Look at them, scratch your head, and act confused.
Answer the door dressed as a dentist and angrily give the trick-or-treaters a lecture on tooth decay.
Fill a briefcase with marbles and crackers. Write on it, "Top Secret" in big letters. When trick-or-treaters come, look around suspiciously, say, "It's about time you got here," give them the briefcase, and quickly shut the door.
After you give them candy, hand the trick-or-treaters a bill.
Hey Billy, Sorry i did not get back to you sooner. But we had an awesome time in Youngstown last week and you guys did an awesome job as usual. Thank You so much for having your picture taken with me. See you in Milwaukee. Hugs
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Greetings from the rock and roll hall of fame city: Cleveland OH
Thanks for the add,great stuff, btw! I am a blues/jazz/rock musician from the state of OH, and looking to climb the charts of Myspace. Please check out my mp3s and comment/rate them if you like
Johnny Malloy's tomorrow in Avon Lake! I MUST FIND THE PLACE!! I'm having "BS" withdrawls. (now you know I don't swear) It's nice to have you back! KITH
(now you know I don't swear)