Billy Kinsley

Billy Kinsley
Birth nameWilliam Ellis Kinsley
Born (1946-11-28) 28 November 1946 (age 77)
Anfield, Liverpool, England, UK
Genresmerseybeat
Instrument(s)bass, vocals
Years active1960-present
Member ofLiverpool Express
Formerly ofThe Merseybeats

William Ellis Kinsley (born 28 November 1946) is an English musician, who was lead vocalist and bassist with The Merseybeats until 1966 (although he temporarily left the band to form the Kinsleys).[1] The group disbanded in January 1966 to resurface as a duo called The Merseys.[2] They recorded The McCoys' song "Sorrow" (also covered by David Bowie on his 1973 cover album, Pin Ups) with the band before embarking on a solo career, where he recorded "Bye Bye Baby" (not to be confused with a Four Seasons track of a similar title), a typical Merseybeat tune,[3] followed by the singles "Annabella", and "You Make My Day".

  1. ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 131. CN 5585.
  2. ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 154. CN 5585.
  3. ^ Terry Rawlings (2002). Then, Now and Rare British Beat 1960–1969: Then, Now and Rare 1960–1969. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-7119-9094-4.