Billy Mackenzie

Billy Mackenzie
Billy Mackenzie
	MacKenzie performing at the University of Dundee in 1985
Background information
Birth name	William MacArthur MacKenzie
Born	27 March 1957; Dundee, Scotland
Died	22 January 1997 (aged 39); Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland
Genres	Post-punk; synth-pop; experimental pop; new wave;
Occupations	Singer; songwriter;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar;
Years active	1976–1997
Labels	Nude; Fiction; Circa; One Little Indian; Warner Music Group;
Formerly of	The Associates

William MacArthur MacKenzie (27 March 1957 – 22 January 1997) was a Scottish singer and songwriter, known for his distinctive high tenor voice. He was the co-founder and lead vocalist of post-punk and new wave band the Associates. He also had a brief solo career releasing his debut studio album, Outernational, in 1992, his only solo album released during his lifetime.^[1]

^ Perrone, Pierre (25 January 1997). "Obituary: Billy MacKenzie". The Independent. Retrieved 4 October 2020.

[1] Perrone, Pierre (25 January 1997). "Obituary: Billy MacKenzie". The Independent. Retrieved 4 October 2020.

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