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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.
Be-Bop Deluxe were founded in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, by singer, guitarist and principal songwriter Bill Nelson in 1972. [ 1] The founding line-up consisted of Nelson, guitarist Ian Parkin, bassist and vocalist Robert Bryan, drummer Nicholas Chatterton-Dew, and keyboardist Richard Brown (who left in December of that year). [ 2]
Oct 14, 2021 · For an artist registered and branded as one of guitar heroism’s most innovative players, Bill Nelson is not one to be stuck in the past or focused on the present.
Dec 18, 2021 · Over the course of five ever-evolving studio albums and one live document, Be-Bop Deluxe didn’t so much make sense of their present as anticipate the future. In leader Bill Nelson, they possessed a frontman who stretched the possibilities of the guitar both on stage and in the studio.
Bill has composed and recorded music for film, television and theatrical productions. Since 2000 he has released many solo albums on his own label. Explore this website to discover the astounding amount of work that Bill has created throughout his career!
Albums. Clicking on a cover below will take you to a full page devoted to that album.
In 2019 band mastermind Bill Nelson sat down with Classic Rock to reflect on a life of musical adventures, flaming guitars and taking glam to shocked “hard, butch miners.” How do you solve a...
Bill Nelson is one of most gifted guitar players the UK has produced – the main creative force of 1970s band Be Bop Deluxe. Ahead of the 50th anniversary of his first release, Bill talks candidly about his life and career before, during and after Be Bop Deluxe…
Dec 19, 2023 · Be-Bop Deluxe and Red Noise founder Bill Nelson has been discussing his brand new studio album Starlight Stories which the musician has just released on his Sonoluxe label.
