Bill Nelson is prog's ultimate rebel but has survived nearly 40 years of continuous releases that all have been stamped with one massive seal of originality. Experimental, audacious, post-punk, electronic and daring.

Jul 23, 2024 · English-born guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer Bill Nelson first came to prominence via 1970s glam-prog-rock combo Be-Bop Deluxe, then later embarked on a solo career which saw Nelson maintain a consistent and prodigious output of solo albums over the ensuing decades.

Mar 10, 2024 · The forward-thinking Be-Bop Deluxe and Red Noise bandleader tells Prog about his childhood heroes, beating the challenges of ageing and the flurry of new releases that are waiting in the wings. With two new albums released in recent months and plenty in progress, it’s safe to say Bill Nelson remains, at 75, as inspired and prolific as ever.

This issue it’s Bill Nelson. The Yorkshire-born vocalist and musician launched his solo career in the early 1970s just before Be-Bop Deluxe started gathering momentum. As bandleader, he steered them through several line-ups and styles before dissolving the group to form Red Noise.

Nostalgia isn’t a word often associated with Bill Nelson – yet he views the past through rose-tinted spectacles on his latest solo albums, All The Fun Of The Fair and Starlight Stories. The...

Apr 4, 2024 · Recorded in 2016, Powertron has languished in the BN archives for eight years. A potent collection of twelve pieces that highlight Nelson's prowess and invention as a guitarist. 'Its genesis came whilst recording tracks for ‘The Jewel’ album.

William Nelson (born 18 December 1948) [1] is an English singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter, video artist, writer and experimental musician. He rose to prominence as the chief songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of the rock group Be-Bop Deluxe, which he formed in 1972. [2] .

Apr 8, 2024 · Be-Bop Deluxe and Red Noise founder Bill Nelson has announced that he will release a new solo album, Powetron, through his own Sonoluxe label on May 5.

Whimsy is a music studio album recording by BILL NELSON (Crossover Prog/Progressive Rock) released in 2003 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. This page includes Whimsy's : cover picture, songs / tracks list, members/musicians and line-up, different releases details, free MP3 download (stream), buy online links: amazon, ratings and detailled ...

Nov 5, 2024 · Be-Bop Deluxe and Red Noise founder Bill Nelson has announced that he will release an instrumental guitar album, "Studio Cadet," through his own Sonoluxe label on December 06, 2024.