Willie Hill, the consummate southern entertainer. His deep soulful voice and style electrifies audiences everywhere. he has performed with artists such as B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and many other legendary artists. Willie's career was influenced at an early age in Albany, Ga by his father Homer Hill, well known gospel pianist/vocalist. He was also greatly influenced by the 1950's WLAC Memphis, TN AM radio shows who played artists such as those he later performed with. Willie admits, too, "as a child I listened mostly to country radio; that's all we had-a lot Hank Williams, Hank Snow."
Willie Hill's career began to blossom in the mid 60's when he landed a 3-year tour through Europe with the Sounds of Soul. They backed up and performed with Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and many more. His first real recording began in Macon, Ga at King Studios (James Brown's first studio). He was then discovered and began a recording career at MGM-Sounds of Memphis where he worked with William Bell of STAXS Records. this brought Willie into working contact with artists such as Isaac Hayes, Steve Cropper, Booker-T & MG's and many more.
From about 1973-1977, Willie also co-founded and produced K.C. and Sunshine Band. He then joined with soul singer Anthony Fontaine and formed a Sam and Dave-like soul duet, "Willie & Anthony". Together they released three albums: 'Grooving on Sunday Afternoon," "Selfish Lover," and "In a Mellow Mood." Blues and Soul Magazine gave their highest 5-star rating. Willie Hill has spent the past several years heavily touring the south with acts including Millie Jackson, B.B. King, Candy Staton, and more. Willie has established himself as on of the very best blues performers in the area performing at major blues venues, concert halls, and festivals.
His ability to perform traditional blues, rhythm & blues, soul, and even country with such authenticity and power is a sight to behold.
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Sweet Angel returns with a brand new CD that is certain to set the Southern Soul world on its ears. The Angel is pulling no punches with songs like "The Tongue Don't Need No Viagra" and "Good Girls Do Bad Things". Don't let the soft pretty exterior fool you - this Sweet Angel is a Bold Bitch! Denise LaSalle said the Bitch is Bad. Sweet Angel says the Bitch is Bold - and she's here to prove it and to take her place in the upper ranks of Southern Soul divas. Sweet Angel won the 2008 Jus Blues Awards for the best new artist. She was also nominated for the 2008 Blues Critic Awards for the Best Vocal Performance/Female for her debut Ecko CD "Handle Your Business".
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HEY Willie, you have a friend up here in Columbus ohio. A bass player named Donald Payne aka Thumpdaddy. Go to my page and he is amongst my friends. He enjoyed playing with you years ago in Atlanta.
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