Artist description Out of the shadows and fog of central Michigan, comes Little Dog Records newest artist, William "Billy" Norman Edwards. A veteran of the music industry for the last 25 years, Billy has played with the likes of Lightnin'Slim, Slim Harpo, John Lee Hooker and Baby Boy Warren. Down Here marks the first solo recording he's ever done.

Music Style Blues

Musical Influences Bob Dylan, Woodie Guthrie, Sony Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Taj Mahal and The Band.

Similar Artists Bob Dylan, John Lee Hooker, Slim Harpo and Lighting Slim.

Artist History Detroit-born William "Billy" Norman Edwards was raised on the Motorcity's rough and tumble east side where he grew up listening to the classic country records of his parent’s generation. He started out DJ'ing with his brothers 45's at local parties and before long he was playing harmonica in garage bands all over the city's east side. The teenager grew up with the sounds of sixties folk, Motown soul and classic blues ringing in his ears……..

Group Members Billy had the help from the following musicians for the recording of "Down Here": Pete Anderson - Bass, Drums, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Banjo, Tin Whistle, Percussion and Harp. Skip Edwards: Hammond B3, Electric and Acoustic Piano and Accordion. Donnie Reed: Fiddle. Lee Thornberg: Trumpet. Jonathon Clark: Harmony Vocals.

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Hammond B3, Piano, Accordion and Fiddle.

Location Grand Rapids, Michigan - USA

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