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Billy McCoy

About Me

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I'm a musician for hire. I have extensive experience in the studio and on stage and can play 7 different instruments including: Acoustic guitar, Electric Guitar, Baritone Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin and Pedal Steel Guitar.
I began playing guitar around 12 years old with my family... quickly learning chords and simple melodies with the help of a few local guitar players around my hometown.
After graduating highschool...I went on the road playing guitar for the Sellers Brothers (Jason and Steve).
I moved to Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX in 1988. Been here ever since playing music.
I have played guitar for the following artists either on the road or for a special event:
Janie Fricke (5 years, lead guitar, Pedal Steel and band leader) Jason Sellers and LeAnn Womack before they got all big and famous. :) LeAnn Rimes (VH1 early years....that's me on the videos) Linda Davis, Hank Thompson, Leon Rausch (Texas Playboys), Steve Holy, Jon Rutherford, John Layton, Mark Chestnut, Johnnie High, Reece Anderson (Steel Guitar Legend), Mylon Lefever, Dino (pianist), Russ Taft, Janet Paschal, Phil Driskoll, Ron Kenoly, Andy Chrisman (4him), Barbara Fairchild, Connie Smith, Wanda Jackson, Scott Hall, Pat Waters, Noel Haggard (Merle's son), Dreamer (band based out of Dallas), Britt Hammond Show, Janie Fricke and Sonny Burgess.
I live in Dallas, TX and enjoy playing music for a living.
I am available for jobs/gigs, live and studio sessions. I can and will travel.
Please call or email me for your next musical event.
[email protected]
817-706-0347 cell
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Member Since: 16/08/2006
Band Members: Billy McCoy
Influences: Guitar: Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, Tom Hemby, Reggie Young, Steve Gibson, Brent Mason, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Reed, Don Rich, Glen Flemming, Edward Van Halen, Joey Brasler, Eric Johnson, Doug Seven and Albert Lee.

Pedal Steel Guitar:
Paul Franklin, Gary Carpenter, the late Gary Hogue, Terry Crisp, Bruce Bouton, Steve Fishell, Tommy White, Johnny Cox, Randle Currie, Sonny Garrish and the GREAT, the Legend: Maurice Anderson!

Musical Influences:
Ronnie Milsap, Alan Jackson, Eric Johnson, TOTO, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Huey Lewis, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Restless Heart, The Hinsons, Ricky Skaggs, Sting.

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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

News update

Hey Folks,I accepted the position of Band Leader with the Sonny Burgess Show in Dec. of 2008. I play lead guitar and pedal steel and sing harmony vocals with Sonny.I'm excited about this new move and ...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:45:00 GMT

Music

Hey...it's all about the music!!! Hope all is well with everybody out there.  November looks as though it is slow as I look at the calendar...but I trust things will pick up soon. I will be posti...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:07:00 GMT

Terry Awards

Hey Ya'll.... Just wanted let you all know that I won the Steel Guitar Player of the Year!!!    Wow!!! It is indeed an honor to be nominated for this award along with some of the best steel ...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:05:00 GMT