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William Nelson (born 18 December 1948) [1] is an English singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter, video artist, writer and experimental musician. He rose to prominence as the chief songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of the rock group Be-Bop Deluxe, which he formed in 1972. [2]
Dreamsville is the website for Wakefield born guitarist and musician Bill Nelson, formerly of Be Bop Deluxe and Red Noise.
Learn about Bill Nelson, the founder of Be-Bop Deluxe and Red Noise, and his solo and collaborative works. Explore his discography, film and TV scores, and Cocteau Records label.
Dec 18, 2021 · Nelson’s ferocious work ethic has seen a vast output of self-released material that must make less productive acts blush. With 1977 album Live! In The Air Age re-released and upgraded to a 16-disc box set, the softly spoken Bill Nelson casts a rare look over his shoulder to discuss a very idiosyncratic career.
Oct 14, 2021 · In Conversation: Bill Nelson on the Influence and Legacy of Be-Bop Deluxe. We spoke to the English songwriter on the occasion of his former glam/prog collective’s massive new “Live! In the Air Age” box set. Words: A.D. Amorosi.
Dec 18, 2021 · Bill Nelson is one of the most prolific artists around, having released over 30 (yes, thirty) albums in the last decade alone. We love him here on Guitar Player and we offer you these two clips, the first captured in 2011: Bill with his band The Gentleman Rocketeers, tearing through his Maid In Heaven, two minutes of fleet-fingered licks and ...
Bill Nelson has long had the image of the thinking musician's thinking musician. It springs in part from the company he has kept throughout his long and prolific career: he's worked with the likes of David Sylvian, Harold Budd, Billy McKenzie, Roger Eno, Cabaret Voltaire and Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) — all names with unquestionable musical ...
