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CADILLAC BILL is a long stemmed Texan weed from England. Creeping bent grass is also a long stemmed weed than grows throughout this planet. Together, they form a delightful blend of psycho surf and “garage” rock ‘a' Billy—oozing together, ala The Cramps and The B-52's. The high energy and circus like stage show includes 18 feet of purple and red glittery backdrop, a 9 foot chrome Cadillac emblem, 2 bubble machines, flash pods, fire, lights, smoke and action!
Sometime back in the last century, Bill moved to Canada from England. He studied film at the U.C.L.A. and animation at Sheridan College. His first band was named THE EDNA, MONA HOUSEWIFE DEATH BAND and lasted a creative but uneventful few years as Bill pursued his filmmaking years. In the late 80's, Bill moved in with an up and coming band called THE COWBOY JUNKIES and it was at this time that he put aside filmmaking to tell stories via music. In the dingy Junkies practice space and with upset neighbors complaining about the noise; THE CREEPING BENT soon sprouted and by 1990 had bloomed, flowerlessly into the long twisted weed that it now is.
CADILLAC BILL & THE CREEPING BENT has toured Canada many times, opening for such acts as THE HEADSTONES, WILD STRAWBERRIES, BIG SUGAR, THE TUBES, RAY CONDO, TEENAGE HEAD, DREAD ZEPPELIN, THE GRUESOMES, WEEN and JUNKHOUSE. C.B. & THE BENT were quarter finalists in the North by Northeast Internet Battle for the Bands and semi-finalists in CFNY's Canadian Music Search. They also performed for the COCA National Showcase, resulting in many nationwide University shows. The Cadillac Bill experience has now become a polished stage show of talented and eccentric characters, creating one of the most enjoyable live fiascos ... as the Creeping Bent continues to strangle all the other flowers in the flowerbed of live music.
“NO TURNING BACK, GREATEST HITS” (Cassette) was released in 1991 and immediately became popular on College radio stations across Canada. With a few Canadian tours later, the band was hailed as one of the greatest and most unique live experiences and Bill was voted Toronto's coolest musician by Eye Magazine.
“DINING OUT” (Full-length CD) Produced by Peter Moore and distributed across Canada by Page Music. The band, by now had three videos that were featured on many nationwide TV stations, including MUCH MUSIC. Radio and television interviews and specials helped secure the roots of this strange and creative band into the dirt of the Canadian music bed.
“EATING OUT” (Four song CD-EP) Limited edition collectors release, complete with Cadillac Bill and “Cannibal Rollerbabes” trading cards. Only 500 pressed and released in 1997 by Bhurr Records.
“ROUTE 666” in Record Stores NOW - (distributed by Scratch records) Recorded at Blue Tilt (in Hamilton); engineered by Danny Z., produced by Bill Boyd-Wilson and mastered at The E-room (in Toronto) by Peter J Moore. The album is presently charting on College radio stations across Canada and has remained #1 for several weeks on a few stations.
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Sometime back in the last century, Bill moved to Canada from England. He studied film at the U.C.L.A. and animation at Sheridan College. His first band was named THE EDNA, MONA HOUSEWIFE DEATH BAND and lasted a creative but uneventful few years as Bill pursued his filmmaking years. In the late 80's, Bill moved in with an up and coming band called THE COWBOY JUNKIES and it was at this time that he put aside filmmaking to tell stories via music. In the dingy Junkies practice space and with upset neighbors complaining about the noise; THE CREEPING BENT soon sprouted and by 1990 had bloomed, flowerlessly into the long twisted weed that it now is.
CADILLAC BILL & THE CREEPING BENT has toured Canada many times, opening for such acts as THE HEADSTONES, WILD STRAWBERRIES, BIG SUGAR, THE TUBES, RAY CONDO, TEENAGE HEAD, DREAD ZEPPELIN, THE GRUESOMES, WEEN and JUNKHOUSE. C.B. & THE BENT were quarter finalists in the North by Northeast Internet Battle for the Bands and semi-finalists in CFNY's Canadian Music Search. They also performed for the COCA National Showcase, resulting in many nationwide University shows. The Cadillac Bill experience has now become a polished stage show of talented and eccentric characters, creating one of the most enjoyable live fiascos ... as the Creeping Bent continues to strangle all the other flowers in the flowerbed of live music.
“NO TURNING BACK, GREATEST HITS” (Cassette) was released in 1991 and immediately became popular on College radio stations across Canada. With a few Canadian tours later, the band was hailed as one of the greatest and most unique live experiences and Bill was voted Toronto's coolest musician by Eye Magazine.
“DINING OUT” (Full-length CD) Produced by Peter Moore and distributed across Canada by Page Music. The band, by now had three videos that were featured on many nationwide TV stations, including MUCH MUSIC. Radio and television interviews and specials helped secure the roots of this strange and creative band into the dirt of the Canadian music bed.
“EATING OUT” (Four song CD-EP) Limited edition collectors release, complete with Cadillac Bill and “Cannibal Rollerbabes” trading cards. Only 500 pressed and released in 1997 by Bhurr Records.
“ROUTE 666” in Record Stores NOW - (distributed by Scratch records) Recorded at Blue Tilt (in Hamilton); engineered by Danny Z., produced by Bill Boyd-Wilson and mastered at The E-room (in Toronto) by Peter J Moore. The album is presently charting on College radio stations across Canada and has remained #1 for several weeks on a few stations.
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Other, Punk, Rock, ACTION ROCK, Alternative, Alternative Rock, Canadian Independent, Classic Rock, Dirty Sex Rock and Garage
Other, Punk, Rock, ACTION ROCK, Alternative, Alternative Rock, Canadian Independent, Classic Rock, Dirty Sex Rock and Garage
Location: Canada
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