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Billylee Janey Band
6+ albums
bluesrockFusionblues rockguitar rock
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BILLYLEE JANEY - Guitarist, Songwriter, Performer. Billylee has been compared to such greats as Clapton, Beck, and Hendrix. Even though these guitar heros have been an inspiration to him, Billylee's own soulful and passionate love for music clearly and creatively sets him apart, giving him his own unique style and personality. Billylee picked up his first guitar, a German Framus, at an early age. it was during the "British Invasion" that he was taking his first steps in another direction; a direction that would lead him down paths into the music that would shape his future - the blues, jazz and rock. Billylee recorded his first record in 1972 and another in 1973 which included "Pontiac Blues" by Sonny Boy Williamson. In 1975 he recorded a full scale album titled "No Rest for the Wicked" with his blues-rock trio, Truth 'N Janey. "No Rest for the Wicked" has achieved near cult status internationally, and has been recognized in the book by Martin Popoff "The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal Volume I: The Seventies". Recently, Janey received nominations by the Iowa .. Rock and Roll, and Blue's Halls of Fame. Also, in 2000, Billylee received a Grammy entry mention. BILLYLEE JANEY HAS PLAYED B B KINGS IN MEMPHIS BUDDY GUYS LEGENEDS DURING THE CHICAGO BLUESFEST. MISS. VALLY BLUESFEST.BILLYLEE JANEY HAS WORKED OVER 600 MAJOR SHOWS IN THE US AND CANADA. Other accomplishments; Head Flyman for David Copperfield, where Janey incorporated guitar stunts and tricks in his live show.
