from 1969 to 1972, billy performed with buddy rich and the buddy rich band. buddy and his musicians were deeply impressed by his ability play so well at such a young age. buddy remarked, "billy is the youngest talent i have every seen." in the late 70's, billy was on tour with national hit recording artists, "the orlons", who had hits such as "wa-watusi", "south street", and "don't hang up". most recently, billy was the subject of a feature article in the "june 2003" issue of modern drummer as well as the "february 2005" issue of drum! magazine. and today, he is married to his beautiful wife tisha and has three beautiful grandchildren.
With Sledgehammer of Silence Band
2013
With Joe Krechmer of Queens, NY
2013
At the Marine Corp Memorial (aka Iwo Jima statue), Virginia
2013
Jazzing it up in Washington, DC
2013
Performing in Towson, MD
2013
Relaxing and enjoying his favorite drink (as everyone knows, this means coffee!) before performing in Boulder City, NV
2013
Waiting to perform in Las Vegas, NV
2013
At The Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
2013
Performing in Long Beach, CA
2013
Enjoying a little bit of down time at The Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA
2013
Exhausted in Beverly Hills, CA
2013
Playing in Los Angeles, CA
2013
Performing in Glendale, CA
2013
In Glendale, CA after performing in Venice Beach, CA
2013
At "The House of Blues" in Atlantic City, NJ
2013
Jamming with The Steve Simpson Band in Philadelphia, PA
2013
Speak softly and carry a BIG stick!!! With Essense D.
2013
Waiting to perform with "The Silent Timber Band" in Trevose, PA
2013
Driving the band
2012
At Chicago's O'Hare Airport
2012
Hanging out in Beverly Hills, CA
2012
Playing in Hollywood, CA
2012
In Hollywood, CA
2012
Playing in San Diego, CA
2012
In San Diego, CA
2012
Jamming with Joe and Kenny at The Drummer's Workshop
2012
In Brostol, CT
2012
With student Matt P
2012
With student Mark Peterson
2012
With student Joey Consagra
2012
At The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
2011
At The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
2011
In Washington, DC
2011
The Y-NOT Band rocking the house!
2011
Relaxing in Niagara Falls, Canada
2011
A Friday night romp in Linden, NJ
2011
Laying down the beat
2011
With Leroy at Philadelphia International Records "The Sounds of Philadelphia"