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William Everett Strange (September 29, 1930 – February 22, 2012) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, and actor. He began as a session musician with The Wrecking Crew, a famous session band of the 1960s and 1970s, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum as a member of such ensemble in 2007. Biography.
Feb 25, 2012 · Billy Strange, a prolific Los Angeles session guitarist who recorded with Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole and the Beach Boys, wrote a No. 1 single for Chubby Checker and arranged Nancy Sinatra’s No....
Mar 1, 2012 · The California-born guitarist and songwriter died February 22 in Nashville at the age of 81. He made his name in Los Angeles with the Wrecking Crew — a group of top-notch...
Feb 24, 2012 · Billy Strange was one of the hottest players on the L.A. studio scene. He arranged Nancy Sinatra's 'These Boots Are Made for Walking' and played guitar on the Beach Boys' 'Pet...
Feb 22, 2012 · Legendary guitarist and songwriter who wrote hits for Elvis Presley, arranged for Nancy Sinatra, and played for the Beach Boys. Read Full Biography.
Billy Strange was born on 29 September 1930 in Long Beach, California, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Next (2007), Passengers (2016) and Ocean's Eleven (2001). He was married to Jeanne Black, Betty Jo Conrad and Joan O'Brien. He died on 22 February 2012 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
Feb 23, 2012 · Turn on any Oldies radio station and you're bound to hear the guitar or penwork of Billy Strange, a talented writer, musician and actor who died on Wednesday morning at the age of 81. The...
Feb 22, 2022 · Ten years ago, on this day, legendary session guitarist, singer, songwriter and arranger Billy Strange passed away at the age of 81.
Billy Strange. American Singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor. Born September 29, 1930 in Long Beach, California. Died February 22, 2012 in Franklin, Tennessee. Married to singer Jeanne Black (1999 - 2012, his death) and previously to actress/singer Joan O'Brien (1954-1956).
Feb 24, 2012 · Billy Strange dies at 81; guitarist, arranger for Presley, Nancy Sinatra. February 24, 2012|By Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times. Billy Strange was one of the hottest players on the L.A. studio scene. He arranged Nancy Sinatra's 'These Boots Are Made for Walking' and played guitar on the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' album.
