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Billy Hughes
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Billy Hughes
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I love music... Period! I've been playing guitar for many years, singing, almost as long. I play a very decent bass & dabble in keyboards. I’m very comfortable with digital recording, MIDI, mixing and I have a good ear for production.
In short, I was born with a natural ear for harmony, good timing and great pipes. The rest I worked my ass off for. I’ve got loads of gear and a functioning home studio.
MISSION STATEMENT (ugh!): Go to the edge… or don’t go!
In short, I was born with a natural ear for harmony, good timing and great pipes. The rest I worked my ass off for. I’ve got loads of gear and a functioning home studio.
MISSION STATEMENT (ugh!): Go to the edge… or don’t go!
Why this name?
Upon arrival through the playdough fun factory of life someone said "he looks like his grandfather!".
Do you play live?
Love to, not currently.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I read once where the internet marked the return of the troubadour, before the days of recorded music. You do your thing and then hit the net to show anyone who’s interested. It’s personal, between you and the listener. No filter, no hype, no emperor’s clothes.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
No way man!!! Unless, (insert uncomfortable pause to feign disinterest...) K!
Band History:
First there was Senior, then Junior, then...
Da Tird!
Fast forward through bands, relationships, etc., to... Come on man, I need a gig!
Da Tird!
Fast forward through bands, relationships, etc., to... Come on man, I need a gig!
Your influences?
Rory Gallagher, Roy Buchanan, Dave Peverett, Rod the Bottle, Page, Plant, Gillan, Blackmore, Ozzy, Billy Price, Motown, Philly Sound, Al Green, The Beatles/George Martin,The British Invasion, Steve Vai, Steve Morse, Aunt Marg, Uncle Mike, Uncle Dan, and although I don't count my dad as an influence, I'm pretty sure he had something to do with the DNA.
Favorite spot?
N'Orlins, Philly, any place where it's happenin'.
Equipment used:
Les Paul Standard, Hot Rod Strat, 'Ol Melody Maker, Vai Jem, Blond Guild, Chinese Fender Squire Tele (current fav) '67 Super, '67 Champ, Digitech 2120 and many many years of aquired stuff.
Anything else...?
I used to be oblivious to politics and the problems of the world. But I was an expert on the 3 Stooges and Warner Brothers cartoons… God I miss those days!