Billy Rebel

Bio:

BILLY REBEL: Singer/Songwriter/Actor/Musician/Guitarist/award winning published Poet & Writer. Began his music career as a teenager-age 13. Self-taught at Guitar-age 10. Attended 2 years of professional vocal training, song projection and delivery, and stage presentation at local Music Academy. First band "BILLY REBEL & THE YOUNG REBELS" in the '70's. Influences include Elvis Presley, The Legendary Bobby Solo, Johnny Harra, Johnny Farago, Johnny Hallyday, Little Richard, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Kris Kristofferson, Don McLean, Freddie Fender, Johnny Mathis, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Elton John, James Taylor, B.J.Thomas, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Ian Tyson, Phil Collins, and many other great performers. First recording contract with HARMONY RECORDS at age 16 - Composed original songs, including "Story of A Town"© Billy Rebel. Recieved remarkable Local and National success. Toured locally and nationally in the early years and performed with a number of different bands and orchestras. Entered and won prestigious International Song Contests. Repertoire includes Classic Rock, Country, Blues, Roots Music, Gospel, Ballad, Americana, and Folk. Recorded about 1000 songs commencing in the 1970's. Member of Performing Rights Societies ASCAP and SOCAN together with their International affiliates.Member Canadian Songwriter's Association. Finally achieved INTERNATIONAL acclaim and celebrity status, with his original composition of "I REMEMBER HIS FIRST LOVE SONG" © - Billy Rebel (Ascap & Socan) "25th Anniversary Tribute To The King" - Special Edition Single Release, with extensive radio airplay on all continents and countries, especially the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Canary Islands, Oceana, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, Sweden, Spain, France, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Romania, Eukraine, Russia, Italy, Argentina, Brazil, Latin America, Canada, and just about everywhere else!. Very well-recieved worldwide by fans and critics alike. Had the very prestigious, rare, and distinct honor of being Reviewed / Interviewed by the well-respected authority on the subject of Elvis Presley, Mr.Nigel Patterson, President of EIN, "ElVIS INFORMATION NETWORK", based in Australia, and one of the foremost Elvis-Related sites in the world....Quotes: "Billy Rebel obviously sings in an "Elvis Style" and it is a comfortable style...SUGGESTING The King WITHOUT imitating him.This is an original Tribute Song that is sure to go over well with audiences. Billy's delivery is sincere, and as a singer he knows how to keep within his vocal limits. Get close to your loved one and enjoy I Remember His First Love Song"© "...a satisfying, reflective Ballad recalling the first time any of us may have heard an Elvis Ballad"- Nigel Patterson, (Source:EIN CD Reviews-"I Remember His First Love Song"©. www.elvisinfonet.com. Billy has the rare distictinction of being the ONLY artist to have been covered/reviewed/interviewed by EIN at that point in time. Billy, has also had the rare and distinct privilege of performing for the FIRST NATIONS OF CANADA at the annual K103 FM's SUMMER FEST with LIVE transmission via satellite to all First Nations in North America! Has performed often on television, transmissions via satellite, also on Telethons for Charity Events, has been covered extensively by the media, and interviewed on numerous radio stations world-wide. Well known and published Poet and Writer. Member of Performing Rights Societies Socan and Ascap, The Canadian Songwriters Association, their world-wide affiliates, and The International Society of Poetry.www.poetry.com. Billy has been interviewed and is featured on literally thousands of websites worldwide. Over the years, he has recieved numerous offers for recording contracts by other major labels, although has preferred to remain Indie and records under his own label "BILLY REBEL RECORDS." Billy refers to it as "Independence Of Creativity." Billy was highly recommended by "Elvis Insiders", a few years ago, to portray The King for a motion picture highlighting the last 2 years of Elvis' life, to be titled "Elvis-What Happened?" Unfortunatly the project was not destined to materialize due to "production and rights difficulties." Billy, among many other projects, is currently writing his autobiography. It will contain many "surprises" and "revelations" which will be of immense interest, especially to the legions of millions of Elvis and Billy Rebel Fans! This will not be released yet for a number of years. Stay tuned! Billy believes strongly in cooperation and collaboration among fellow musicians. He has willingly assisted the careers of his peers as well as upcoming new talent in numerous ways, ranging from tips on vocalization, voice projection, stage presentation, and encouragement. He himself recieved assistance from major stars such as Johnny Mathis, Bobby Solo, Johnny Farago, and "a very special someone else"( who shall remain a "secret" for the time being!)... in the early years, and believes in "giving back" to the industry in any way he can. Billy has performed in many various venues over the years ranging from local clubs, outdoor events, and acoustically fine concert halls. At this stage of his career Billy now prefers to perform only at major, quality gigs with top notch sound systems. His views have evolved over time. He no longer looks to the quantity of events, merely for the sake of financial gain, but to venues which are most suitable to him. He believes in always "giving all" to the audience during a performance, and that concert promoters and impresarios have a responsibility to do the same. (PR Dept. of Billy Rebel Records.)

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Member Since:

September 08, 2008

Members:

Features: 1)His Latest Flame.2)A Fool Such As I.3)I Was The One.4)From A Jack To A King.5)Kentucky Rain.6)It's Now Or Never.7)Blue Hawaii.8)Peace In The Valley 9)She's Not You.10)Devil In Disguise ORDER BOTH CD's AT:www.billyrebel.com

Influences:

Classic Rock, Americana, Country, Rockabilly, Gospel, & Folk.

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Record Label:

Billy Rebel Records