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Ed Altrichter Member From: Schroeder, Minnesota, USA |
posted 09 October 2004 10:12 PM
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I never get tired of listening to Billy Walker. He has one of the best voices in country music, and has some of the best songs. Does anyone know how old he is ? Ed |
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Jim Smith Member From: Plano, TX, USA |
posted 09 October 2004 11:16 PM
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Google is a wonderful thing.  From http://www.sihope.com/~terryb/birthday.htm Billy Walker - Jan 14 1929 |
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kyle reid Member From: Butte,Mt.usa |
posted 10 October 2004 08:36 AM
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born in 29 & not a grey hair anywhere? well at least showing! |
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Paul Graupp Member From: Macon Ga USA |
posted 10 October 2004 11:26 AM
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Did somebody mention roots ?? Or perhaps it was in another thread.... |
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retcop88 unregistered |
posted 10 October 2004 01:32 PM
Billy doesn't have any grey hair,actually his true hair color is skin.I always liked Billy and his music but hated his terrible hairpiece. Kenny Chesseny and Tim Magraw have more hair (not a whole lot more tho) but hide it with cowboy hats.Billy would look better with a Stetson.However he sings better than the aforementioned duo.And at 75 looks better than both too. ------------------ |
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kyle reid Member From: Butte,Mt.usa |
posted 10 October 2004 02:36 PM
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Actually, I think he looks better than the 3 of them! Cheezy, McGoo, & Tubby K. |
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John Bechtel Member From: Nashville, Tennessee,U.S.A. |
posted 10 October 2004 03:19 PM
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I worked with Billy Walker in ’71–’72, and even by then; my hair was also gone! One day I said to Billy, “I think I'll make my own Hairpiece!”. He said, “You can't do that. People go to school for years, to learn how to do that!” Several weeks later, I showed up like this: click here Billy said, “You didn't make that, did you?” I said, “Sure did!” {He gave me his hairpiece!} BTW: Workng with Billy, was the best job I ever had! Credit & Thanks goes to Bobbe Seymour. ------------------ “Big John” Bechtel (2)-Fender ’49–’50 T–8 Customs Fender ’65 Reissue Twin-Reverb Custom™ 15” click hereclick hereclick hereclick here [This message was edited by John Bechtel on 10 October 2004 at 03:22 PM.] |
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Gene Jones Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA |
posted 10 October 2004 04:20 PM
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I remember Billy Walker for coming off the bandstand back in about 1964, to admonish a "drunk" who was harrassing my wife at the band table! I was playing, and with lights in my face I didn't see the problem! He did...thank you again Billy Walker! |
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Sonny Priddy Member From: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA |
posted 10 October 2004 07:34 PM
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On The Birthday Page It Has Jeff williams Jan. 6th 1953 I Belive It Should Be Jett Williams. SONNY. ------------------ |
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Jerry Hayes Member From: Virginia Beach, Va. |
posted 11 October 2004 04:31 AM
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Hey Gene, Great story about a true gentleman. I only saw Billy live one time but as I remember, he was a pretty big boy....JH ------------------ |
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Myron Labelle unregistered |
posted 11 October 2004 06:58 AM
I think the term "tall Texan" would apply.  ------------------ |
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Scott Henderson Member From: Eldon, Missouri, USA |
posted 11 October 2004 08:04 AM
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DID A COUPLE OF ONE NIGHTERS WITH HIM YES HE IS A VERY NICE MAN. ------------------ |
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Ray Minich Member From: Limestone, New York, USA |
posted 11 October 2004 09:25 AM
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I really like his version of "Circumstances". Trouble is, trying to find the version they play on XM-13. Bought a CD from Amazon but track was different from version played on the radio. "Charlies Shoes" hit's close to home. Guess what my lovely wife's first husband's name was (really...). Every once in a while I play the tune for her just to see her reaction [This message was edited by Ray Minich on 11 October 2004 at 09:27 AM.] |
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Max Williamson Member From: Selma, Alabama, USA |
posted 11 October 2004 05:30 PM
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I played Bass for Billy in 1968 and part of 1969. One of the nicest guys I ever worked with.He always said you work with me not for me. Always treated the band with respect.If my health would permit and if I had the opportunity,I!d do all over again. Max |
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