Bill Wilson is from West Virginia. He's a professor of philosophical theology, a songwriter, an expert on southern literature, and a father of six.
Sam,
Abe and
James, his three eldest sons, returned to Virginia to start a rock band in 2006 with long-time musical compadres Seth Green and Todd Wellons. As a tribute to the man who taught them how to play guitar, write songs, drive a stick-shift and back up a trailer, the band decided to name themselves
Sons Of Bill.
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In the summer of 2011 Sons Of Bill entered Sound of Music Studios in Richmond VA, with producer David Lowery (Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven) to record their third full-length record "Sirens", released last March 26th 2012 on Gray Fox Records.
Balancing the line between rock and alternative country and garnering comparisons to Springsteen and REM's early records, it’s clear that the young band of brothers are diligent students of an older generation of rock and roll, as well as the traditional music of the Virginia region.
Let's hope "Sirens" is the record that brings Sons Of Bill the attention they so richly deserve.
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Clicking on the image above, you can watch the video for "Siren Song", that just premiered on Baeblemusic.
And following
this link, you can watch the video for the first single off "Sirens", named "
Santa Ana Winds". For more music, head on to the
band's facebook page now and enjoy!