Ep 277 Billy Gray

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Billy Gray, a Chicago-area country musician who shares his journey from a railroad career to pursuing music full time.

Send us Fan Mail Billy Gray Music is a Chicago-area country / outlaw-country act led by Billy Gray — a West Virginia native who moved to Illinois and performs originals and classic country covers with a backing group often billed as “Billy Gray Music” or “Billy Gray Music and his Band of Bandits.” Billy’s says he left a long railroad career to pursue music full time, write original songs and favors old‑school country influences (Johnny Cash, Waylon, Merle Haggard, etc.). Support the show Podc...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ray the Roadie, Hollywood Mike

Guest: Billy Gray

Topics covered

• country music
• outlaw country
• music career
• original songs
• classic country covers

Keywords

• Billy Gray
• country music
• outlaw country
• original songs
• classic country covers
• Johnny Cash
• Waylon Jennings
• Merle Haggard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Billy Gray Music, Billy Gray Music and his Band of Bandits

Places: West Virginia, Illinois

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