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Billy Gee

voc, b,
Singer / Musician of Country and World

Bluegrass Bassist Electric bass, acoustic bass, vocals Born in LaPlata, Md., Billy Gee grew up in a house filled with music and has been playing music for 50 years. In April 2004, he began touring as a bassist for international bluegrass legend Charlie Waller and his band, The Country Gentlemen. When Charlie died later that year, Billy became one of the founding members of The Circuit Riders. Billy has recorded on several album projects, including Darin Aldridge’s “Call It a Day” and the Circuit Rider’s “Let The Ride Begin” on Pinecastle Records. In addition to having played shows with well known musical figures such as Bo Diddley, Doc Watson, Wayne Henderson, Jim Lauderdale, and Charlie Waller, he also performed with The Country Gentlemen at the 2005 Presidential Inaugural Celebration in Washington, D.C. He lives in Moravian Falls, N.C. with his wife, Brenda, a retired school teacher. When not performing, Billy runs his own guitar repair business, Guitar Specialist, and is a respected warranty station for several brands including Martin, Taylor and Fender. One of his many clients was the legendary Doc Watson.

Instruments

• Vocals
• Bass

Genres

• Country
• World

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