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William George Linich (February 22, 1940 – July 18, 2016), known professionally as Billy Name, was an American photographer, filmmaker, and lighting designer. He was the archivist of The Factory from 1964 to 1970.
Jul 22, 2016 · Billy Name, who became Warhol’s lover, muse and court photographer, leaving behind a monumental visual record of the 1960s art world in and around the Silver Factory, died in Poughkeepsie...
Jul 30, 2016 · Billy Name, who died aged 76 on July 18, was “William Linich” when he met Andy Warhol in the late ’50s.
Sep 6, 2024 · Meaning "helmet" or "protection" and “will” or “desire” as a British coinage from the German William, Billy has the makings of a brave and noble guardian. Leaning towards the feminine, Billy can be a short form for names like Isobel, Brighid, Elisabet, and more titles bearing a pronounced “b” sound. For a trendy twist on the name ...
Jul 18, 2016 · Billy Name, the photographer who immortalized the silver madness of Warhol’s factory in the 1960s, died on July 18, 2016. He was 76 years old. Milk Studios, a New York City gallery that has shown Name’s work, confirmed news of his passing, as did Dagon James.
Apr 23, 2024 · Meaning & History. Diminutive of Bill. A notable bearer was the American outlaw Billy the Kid (1859-1881), whose real name was William H. Bonney. Others include filmmaker Billy Wilder (1906-2002), actor Billy Crystal (1948-), and musician Billy Joel (1949-).
Jul 18, 2016 · Billy Name, the primary architect, foreman, and archivist at Andy Warhol‘s Factory, and a photographer who used his camera to immortalize its denizens, has died at 76.