Billy Strange
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William E. Strange (born 1930 in Long Beach, California) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.
Billy Strange teamed up with Mac Davis to write several hit songs for Elvis Presley including A Little Less Conversation, and Memories. He also wrote Limbo Rock for Chubby Checker. He has also recorded many of The James Bond movie themes for GNP Crescendo Records. He has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame for his pioneering contribution to the genre. [1]
He was also recently inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. [2]
Strange played guitar on numerous Beach Boys hit's including "Sloop John B and the ground breaking Pet Sounds album." He has also played guitar for Nancy Sinatra, Jan & Dean, The Ventures, Willie Nelson, The Everly Brothers, Wanda Jackson, Randy Newman and Nat King Cole among others.
He has arranged and conducted for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Elvis Presley.
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