While @ WORD Dish we primarily feature poetry, I am compelled to share this amazing voice on the music scene - Bill Bero. Recently, I visited the Johnny Cash museum in Nashville, Tennessee and I am a firm believer that ALL SONGS begin as a poem. I want to explore and honour those significant influencers in the music industry and what a better way to start than my dear friend Bill and his amazing portfolio of work - I hope you agree...
LISTEN to the following songs of Bill - you will instantly become a fan!
A Chicago native who came under the influence of music at an early
age. I remember my dad always playing records on the old stereo in the living
room. He played harmonica and accordion.
I grew up listening to those and then, in 1964, when The Beatles came
on the scene, a life addiction took hold. For my 16th birthday, my parents
bought me a Sears Silvertone guitar, which I still have and use today. I
invested in some chord books and song books, and began teaching myself to
play...every day when I got home from high school. Glen Campbell was a huge
influence then as well, and helped my inspiration and determination to
play.
Soon, I was able to play some simple songs and then one day,
discovered I also could write them. I have been interested in writing all my
life and ended up making a career of it as a journalist, with songwriting a
hobby and release that has helped me weather life's storms.
Began playing coffee houses in college and soon joined up with
some other guys and formed a little, all-guitar band. Later, I played with
other folks at art centers, festivals and on cable TV shows. My latest public
stuff has been on local radio. I have penned hundreds of songs; a few of
them are below. Thank you very much for having me here.
Poetry, rhythm, meaningful words--ART! Bill does it again!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sharon!
DeleteThanks for thi, Tissy!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute and deserved.
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