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Billy Connally
11+ albums
metalrockinstrumental rockProgressiveJoe Satriani
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"The Hand that Rocks the Guitar" For three decades, his axe has been in hand, sharpening a fine edge to his musical skills. Billy Connally has created his own blend of hard guitar rock, neo-grunge, and post modern rock. He describes his music as “Heavy Grooving Atmospheric Guitar Rock” and has been recognized as a cross between Joe Satriani and Alice in Chains. For the casual listener and musical connoisseur alike, listening to Billy's debut CD release, “The Silent Canvas,” is anything but silent. Indeed, it is an audio tapestry for the listener who can appreciate a sophisticated venture into hard rock impressionism. His lines play out like well stated prose, with lyrical speed and intensity permeating the musical voyage into theory and interpretation. Well evident is Billy's brilliant, unique expressions in his skill-set. Moreover, one can hear the influences he maintains as significant, learning from the stylings of players such as Page, Vai, Gilmour and Malmsteen. He notes his love for the music of Led Zeppelin, Styx, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and the Cars, in addition to Black Sabbath, Megadeth, Blue Oyster Cult and Soundgarden, as examples. Divergent tastes such as these are reflected in his writing and playing. If you enjoy guitar rock of this caliber, Billy Connally is your man! Since the age of fourteen, like all great musicians, Billy has striven for development of his style and virtuosity, which has resulted in being poised to explode onto the world stage from his well e
