Billy Whizz have been together in various forms since the mid-nineties. Their record releases include: "Boxed e.p.", "Punk Rocket e.p." (as featured on the John Peel show!), "Alton Towers e.p." and "BBC/Animal Vegetable Mineral" single. The Whizzers have supported many top bands, The Buzzcocks being a highlight. They have also provided the theme tune to Sky Sports top car-racing thing "Legends Motorsport". The current line-up is: Jon H- rhythm guitar & Vocals, Rob Clark-Lead Guitar, Kev Jarvis on the drums, Jon "Foxy" Fox-Bass guitar & Vocals. Managed by the elusive Derek Emotion. Fast, punchy, powerful pop in the punk rock stylee
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
hey guys how would you like to play at the community center in ledbury on august the 15 th for a punk night payment has not yet been astablished but it should turn out a good night. also would you like a support act for youre gig at the retreat ? wb crimson playdo x
The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.
You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
Thought we’d let you know that we’re playing your track "What Is Art?" and plugging your upcoming Louisiana gig on BBC Radio Bristol Introducing this Sunday morning between 1-3am. Hear it live or anytime in the 7 days after broadcast using the on line "Listen Live/Again" feature on the BBC i-Player, there's a link to it from our profile.
Happy Dynamic Living!
Richard Pitt & Gary Smith BBC Radio Bristol Introducing
Hey Billy Whizz, hows you, Wasted's next gig is the Stamford Arms St Georges Day Bash on the 23rd of April, live music all day and night, with a BBQ, games and great Beer! Hope to see you there!
After that on saturday is a gig at Olivers Bar in Ashton, which is going to be amazing, you don't wanna miss this one !!
Check out the upcoming shows on our profile for future events !!!Thanks for your support
Hey Guys, hows it goin? Wasted's next gig is the Stamford Arms St Georges Day Bash on the 23rd of April, live music all day and night, with a BBQ, games and great Beer! Hope to see you there! Check out the upcoming shows on our profile for future events !!!Thanks for your support
after leaving an important meeting in a bedroom in barton street gloucester i decidedto pop intothe brunswick pubin the city on friday night.billy whizz were setting up.when a drummer forgets his sticks he must improvise,two rolled up yellow pages seemed to do the trick.the band were ready,the pub full to bursting but young whizzers not allowed in due to the strict rules in the city that says you must carry knives or be a threat to others .whizz started off witha cover version of jons favorite song ,chasing pavements.after a few of the usual footappers they did a few songs in fluent welsh,including,how green was my armpits.a great set.wanting to play first so they could start drinking early.then came on sister sandwich ,apparently first time playing past the clee hill they did a two hour set of all original songs .the singer pete panini dressed as a cheese and onion sandwich with branston pickle dropping occasionally on the stage ruled the fans from harry tuffins superstore.a good looking man in his mid twenties took his top off and started doing a traditional polish dance.the crowd were going mad ,sorry,they were just going but i stayed till the endand got on one of the convoy of whizz coaches back to ledbury.a great night.
as i was roaming the ghettos of ledbury i was fortunate to see sitting outside one of the well known shabby chic cafes,rob clarke ,not only lead guitar for billy whizz but founder member of the dymock bellringers.he took me back to his house,a simple building made from straw and coat hangers.with a glass of his loganberry cordial in my hand i watched him delve into his trad jazz collection on 78.he got the new billy whizz cd.the first track was obviously insired by lonny donegan skifflewith itscatchy offbeat it got my foot tapping,orwas that just the trapped nerve starting up again.bringing in the much marcle gospel choir complimented the human beatbox.this song titled[im sorry darling ive forgotten the baby oil]has everything,uganden stylophone to the much loved tibetanbagpipes.the second song wasa different sound,reminded me of early glen cambell.its fusion of funk,bluegrass,ragtime and latvian ska is a more mainstream sound for the band.theres a new drummer and i think hes been told what the rubber glove and satsuma are forin the corner of the studio.the third song was a gentle ballard.the flute and jews harp was beautiful and lyrics pays homage to the new seekers[an early influence on the band]this sound will still appeal to theteenage goth fan base but will also reach out to celine dion lovers.the cd will be free in next weeks sunday times .
