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Bill Austin

p, org,
Musician of Pop and R&B/Soul
A.k.a. William Owsley Bill Osborn (2) Bill Owsley

1903, Galesburg, IL - November 10,1977, Chicago, IL Played seventeen instruments including tenor, clarinet, organ and piano and was a gold card (25-year) member of the musician's union. Mainly a sideman, he also taught organ and piano. He was variously listed as Bill Austin, Bill Osborn and Bill Osley on recording sessions by Big Bill Broonzy, Tampa Red, and Washboard Sam (all the sessions dated 1938). Owsley mostly played in nightclubs with different combos, like Johnny Dodds and Baby Dodds, and pianist Blind John Davis, playing jazz and blues. For the co-writer of "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?", please use Billy Austin.

     
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Organ
Genres
  • Pop
  • R&B/Soul
  • Rock
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
You Don't Own Me / Talking About My BabyBill Austin / Harvey Frolic1964Single
Blue Velvet / You Can Never Stop Me Loving YouFred York / Bill Austin1963Single
Shout / Dr. FeelgoodBill Austin / Jim Porter1962Single
Hide 'Nor Hair / Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)Herbert Hunter / Bill Austin1962Single
You Can Never Stop Me Loving YouFred York / Bill AustinSingle
Dear One / If A Woman AnswersBill AustinSingle
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