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Billy Zoom (born Stuart Tyson Kindell; February 20, 1948) is an American guitarist, best known as one of the founders of the punk rock band X. At 68 years old, Zoom was diagnosed in 2015 with an aggressive form of bladder cancer and began immediate treatment.
Jun 11, 2021 · A braniac amp genius, Zoom got a powerful tone – full of punch and bite – out of a minimalist setup. (Image credit: Clayton Call/Redferns) Billy Zoom remains one of the most fascinating figures of the early punk rock scene, mainly because he never truly fit the mold of the typical punk guitarist.
Oct 22, 2023 · Dive into Billy Zoom's legacy, from his early days to his rise with punk band X. Explore his unique guitar style, gear, and lasting impact.
Aug 24, 2020 · Kicking off with the title track and ending with a Jazz-time piano spoken word, Alphabetland is proof that X ain’t rusty. For guitar player Zoom, his rollercoaster with the band coincided with the rollercoaster of his life away from the music.
Billy Zoom (of X) talks Vespas, Buck Owens, and the Cramps. Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour. 21.6K subscribers. Subscribed. 281. 7.8K views 3 years ago. This is part two of a two-part show. If...
X is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles. The original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist-bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D. J. Bonebrake. The band released seven studio albums from 1980 to 1993.
Billy Zoom (real name Ty Kindell) was the son of a musician, and he developed a wide-ranging taste from a young age. He’s a multi-instrumentalist, having picked up the banjo, accordion, violin, clarinet and saxophone alongside the guitar.
Jul 11, 2015 · Rarely in rock and roll has any musician generated so much endearment while keeping as closed-mouthed as X guitarist Billy Zoom. “Because he’s mysterious!” says bandmate John Doe. “People ...
May 25, 2015 · Billy Zoom is a man who needs no introduction—and now he’s getting two. Not only is he an icon in punk history, Billy Zoom is also an accomplished musician, a genius producer, engineer and tech repair man, and a godfather of the oft-overlooked but incredibly fascinating “punkabilly” genre.
Jul 14, 2015 · X performed their "Under the Big Black Sun" album at a show with their original guitarist and founding member of the Los Angeles band, Billy Zoom , before he left their summer tour to undergo...
