Artist Info: Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson (born William Nelson on 18 December 1948) is a British guitarist, songwriter, painter and experimental musician from Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, who rose to prominence as the chief songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of the rock group Be Bop Deluxe, which he formed in 1972.

Nelson was educated at the Wakefield College of Art, where he developed an interest in the work of poet and filmmaker Jean Cocteau. At this time he was also developing as a musician, drawing upon Duane Eddy as a primary guitar influence. [read more...]