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Billy Hancock | |
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| Birth name | William C. Hancock Jr. |
| Born | November 4, 1946 Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Died | January 22, 2018 (aged 71) La Plata, Maryland, United States |
| Genres | Rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, jazz, R&B, country |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1962–2018 |
| Website | www.billyhancock.com www.myspace.com/billyhancockmusic |
William C. Hancock Jr. (November 4, 1946 – January 22, 2018)[1] was an American singer, guitarist, bassist and multi-instrumental recording artist. He has made numerous recordings, primarily in the rockabilly genre but also has a large body of recorded work in rock 'n' roll, blues, jazz, rhythm & blues, and country music. He performed live primarily in the Washington, D.C., area, but also played regularly at European roots music festivals.
- ^ McArdle, Terence (January 23, 2018). "Billy Hancock, rockabilly performer with outrageous style, dies at 71". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2018-01-24. Retrieved January 24, 2018.